The Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established in 1970 by Article I of the Suffolk County Charter, known as the Environmental Bill of Rights. In 1972 the County established the Suffolk County Historic Trust and designated the CEQ members as trustees of the Historic Trust. Under its mandated Charter responsibilities, the CEQ is advisory to both the County Executive and the County Legislature.
The primary responsibility of the Council on Environmental Quality is to provide advice and assistance to any department, board, commission or agency of Suffolk County government regarding the implementation of and compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). In addition, the Council may make recommendations to the County Legislature and County Executive as to what County-owned properties should be dedicated to the County nature preserve or historic trust and what properties not owned by the County should be acquired for purposes of dedication. The Council also serves an important role examining developments in the County that are likely to have an impact on the quality of the environment.
The Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality consists of 10 voting members. The current members of the Council on Environmental Quality are:
- Tom Gulbransen, Chair
- Michael Kaufman, Vice-Chair
- Robert Carpenter, Jr.
- Frank DeRubies
- Anthony Graves
- Hon. Anthony A. Piccirillo
- Mark Haubner
- Mary Ann Spencer
- Herbert Strobel
CEQ meetings are held on the Second Wednesday of every month at 9:30 via Team Meetings, (please see meeting notice) unless otherwise noted.
Below, you may view a CEQ meeting notice, agenda, summary, project information, or resolutions. Audio recordings of CEQ meetings are available upon request.
2023 CEQ Meetings
MEETING DATE
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NOTICE
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AGENDA
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SUMMARY
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PROJECT INFORMATION
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RESOLUTIONS
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2023
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January 11, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Proposed Electric Vehical Supply Equip Installation at Various County Facilities - Project
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Resolutions
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February 8, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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CR80 Montauk Hwy Bridge Over LIRR Hampton Bays Overpass
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Resolutions
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March 8, 2023 - CANCELLED
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
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Resolutions
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April 12, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Draft Suffolk County Stormwater Management Program Annual Report
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Resolutions
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May 10, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Project EAFs - Proposed Inclusion of Properties into an existing Certified Agricultural District
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Resolutions
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June 13, 2023*
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies -Riverside Maritime Park Project
CEQ Memo - Interested-Involved Agencies - Port Jefferson Station Sewering Project
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Resolutions
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July 12, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies - Huntington Station Sewering Project CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies - Smithtown Downtown Sewering Project
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Resolutions
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August 9, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies - Maxine Postal County Park Improvements with EAF
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Resolutions
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September 13, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies - Open Space Aquisition - Rosell Building Company Property
CEQ Memo - EAF Interested Involved Agencies - Open Space Aquisition - WW Farms LLC Property
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Resolutions
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October 10, 2023 - CANCELLED
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
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Resolutions
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November 8, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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CEQ Memo - Historic Trust Review for Proposed Open Space Acquisition - Occas Development Corp Property
CEQ Memo - Interested Involved Agencies - SEQRA Review for Proposed Open Space Acquisition - Occas Development Corp Property
CEQ SEQRA Memo - Proposed 2023 Vector Control Annual Plan of Work - update
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Resolutions
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December 13, 2023
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
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Resolutions
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January 10, 2024
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Notice
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Agenda
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Summary
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Projects
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Resolutions
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* Note June Meeting Date was changed from June 14, 2023 to align with the Suffolk County Legislative Calendar.
^ Note October Meeting Date was changed from October 11, 2023 to align with the Suffolk County Legislative Calendar.