Illinois SB1686 amends the Environmental Justice Act to create the Environmental Justice Public Participation Program.
Illinois SB1686 amends the Environmental Justice Act by establishing the Environmental Justice Public Participation Program. This program aims to ensure communities are not disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation and to strengthen public involvement in environmental permitting. The bill creates the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency, which will act as a liaison on environmental justice issues, conduct enhanced public outreach, and respond to inquiries and comments on permitting actions.
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