For Immediate Release: November 15, 2018
Contact:
Keith P. McKeever | Public Information Officer | Adirondack Park Agency
contact@apa.ny.gov | (518) 891-4050
RAY BROOK, NY - The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) is accepting public comment on its draft policy for Renewable Energy Production and Energy Supply. The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance for the review and approval of renewable energy projects inside the Adirondack Park with regards to the Adirondack Park Agency Act, the Freshwater Wetlands Act and the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers Act.
The policy is envisioned to advance renewable energy sources, promote energy conservation efforts and expand public awareness to mitigate the negative effects of fossil fuels and climate change.
Wise use of energy resources and the integration of renewable energy resources offers opportunities at a state and Park level to reduce global atmospheric carbon levels and slow climate change.
The draft policy is available for download from the APAs website: www.apa.ny.gov
The policy is intended to ensure that the APA:
- Embraces the New York State Energy Plan and balances development with the APA Act mandates to protect Park resources;
- Integrates opportunities and concerns for renewable energy production and energy conservation into its Park planning, public education, and project review functions;
- Protects and enhances Park resources and recognizes that renewable energy production and energy conservation are critical to viable, sustainable human communities within the Park and in a state and global context; and
- Incorporates energy conservation measures into its facilities, fleet management and operations.
Please address all written comments on this policy to:
Terry Martino
Executive Director
NYS Adirondack Park Agency
P.O. Box 99
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Fax: 518-891-3938
Email - PublicComment@apa.ny.gov
The Agency will accept public comment until December 10th, 2018.
The mission of the Adirondack Park Agency is to protect the public and private resources of the Adirondack Park through the exercise of the powers and duties of the Agency as provided by law.
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