New York City Department of Environmental Protection

05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2024 16:01

Notice of Public Hearing

May 8, 2024

What is taking place? IBI Armored applied for a variance from section 24-163 of the Administrative Code, which prohibits vehicle idling. The company states they need to idle for safety concerns as well as to safeguard property.

A copy of this petition is posted on the DEP website in the "Transportation Emissions" section.

DEP has received at least one objection to the approval of the variance petition. When there is an objection to a variance petition, section 24-110 of the Administrative Code requires DEP to hold a public hearing.

When and where is the hearing? DEP will hold a remote hearing on the variance petition. The hearing will take place at 3 pm on May 29, 2024. To participate in the hearing by using Microsoft Teams, please follow these instructions:

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How can you comment on the variance petition? Anyone can comment on the variance petition, either in support of or in opposition to the granting of the variance.

  • Email. You can submit written comments using this form. The deadline to submit written comments is 5pm on the day of the public hearing.
  • By speaking at the hearing. You can speak for up to five minutes at the hearing.

Note: The hearing will be recorded. You may request copies of any written comments or a copy of the hearing recording by making a request under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).