Maryland HB1268 establishes requirements for environmental permits, focusing on burden analysis, public participation, and protection of at-risk.

Maryland HB1268, also known as the "CHERISH Our Communities Act," mandates that applications for certain environmental permits include a burden report detailing environmental and public health impacts. The bill requires the Maryland Department of the Environment to assess whether approving a permit will exacerbate environmental or public health stressors in at-risk census tracts. It mandates public participation in the permit process, including community listening sessions and public hearings.

Maryland HB1268 establishes requirements for environmental permits, focusing on burden analysis, public participation, and protection of at-risk.

Maryland HB1268, also known as the "CHERISH Our Communities Act," mandates that applications for certain environmental permits include a burden report detailing environmental and public health impacts. The bill requires the Maryland Department of the Environment to assess whether approving a permit will exacerbate environmental or public health stressors in at-risk census tracts. It mandates public participation in the permit process, including community listening sessions and public hearings.