There will be a Virtual Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting next Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM online. Kindly find an agenda at the end of this post.
We, again, kindly ask you to register in advance for this meeting. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We will be using the videoconferencing platform Zoom. If this is your first time using Zoom, you will be prompted to download a small application file. Learn how to join any Zoom meeting here.
If you are able, please try to join a few minutes before 6:30pm. This will help us orient you into the meeting and provide time for you test your camera and sound.
Again, we will go over all Zoom features and how you will participate at the beginning of the meeting.
The meeting will also be recorded for those who cannot attend.
Once again, please find the link to register here:
https://cbuilding.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrde2rrD8vGNeldKtS18zV3fxOKWOLvSN9.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brandon Chambers, bchambers@cbi.org.
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AGENDA
6:15 Sign-on & tech check
6:30 Welcome & brief introduction to Zoom and the site
- Background to the site, Facilitator
- Welcome, CAG Co-chair
6:40 Update on the East Branch early action & OU1 cleanup schedule
- Updates from EPA
- CAG questions & discussion
7:00 NY & NJ Harbor & Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study
- Draft recommendations from CAG volunteers
- CAG questions & discussion
- Additional reflections from NYC DEP, NCG, and others
- Decision: finalize comments to be submitted
8:00 Barges
- Update on recent NOAA grant application
- Brainstorm means to remove barges
8:15 CAG Process and housekeeping
- Approval of two final 2023 CAG Steering Committee members
- Discussion of Zoom and in-person meetings
8:30 Next Steps and adjourn
Newtown Creek Superfund Site Community Advisory Group (CAG) 