EDC SEQR Workshop Panel Left to Right:  Mark Schachner, Esq.; Chris Round, Chazen Companies; Lawrence Weintraub, Esq., NYS DEC and  Marc Migliore, NYS DEC

EDC Warren County hosted a special topic planning forum today with an audience of over 35 interested municipal officials, planning board members, consultants and others that have interest in the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). Specifically, the interactive session featured four expert presenters with extensive experience concerning SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review Act) that outlined proposed amendments to SEQR designed to streamline the process without altering the original environmental review intention.

Special thanks to our featured panelists:

 

Mark Schachner, Esq. - Miller, Mannix, Schachner and Hafner LLC

Chris Round - Chazen Companies

Lawrence H. Weintraub, Esq. - NYS DEC

Marc Migliore - NYS DEC

 

NYS DEC is seeking comments on the proposed amendments and is accepting written or verbal input up until 5pm on May 19, 2017.  Written comments may be submitted to NYSDEC Divison of Permits, 625 Broadway Albany NY 12233-1750. Email may be submitted to SEQRA617@dec.ny.gov 

Event was held at Travelers Building in the "Community Room" 333 Glen Street.

EDC Warren County as the region's economic development organization is committed to bringing the latest Planning and Zoning information, best practices and education that enhances the region's ability to accommodate smart growth, attract new business & residents and increase quality of life. EDC annually hosts the Fall Southern Adirondack Planning and Zoning Forum in Lake George, NY. This year will be the 5th annual forum to be held this October (details will be forthcoming).