The Energy Facilities Siting Board will hold a public meeting on Sept. 8th at 10 am to discuss draft regulations related to implementation of a clean energy and climate law passed last November.

The independent state board, supported administratively by the Department of Public Utilities, reviews proposals for power plants, electric transmission projects, intra-state gas pipelines, and natural gas storage tanks.The Sept. 8 meeting will include presentations on revisions to the proposals listed above and provide an opportunity for public comment, time permitting. The board is expected to initiate a formal rulemaking process with additional opportunities for written and oral comments.

Revised draft regulations are expected to be made available prior to the next meeting.

In-person meeting location: One South Station, Boston, MA 02110, 3rd floor, Large Hearing Room. Building security requires a government-issued photo ID. Nearby transit station: South Station (Red Line).

Remote attendees: join by using this link from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation, attendees can dial in at (646) 558 8656 (not a toll-free number) and then enter the Webinar ID: 843-8921-1751. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Siting Board’s YouTube page.

More information about the clean energy siting and permitting reform process can be found on the Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting Reforms website, and questions can be directed to energypermitting@mass.gov.