Limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to limit the siting and expansion of facilities subject to the Toxics Release Inventory within environmental justice communities. It defines "environmental justice population" and mandates the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to issue recommendations to reduce the risk of exposure to toxins and preserve access to a clean environment. The Secretary must also initiate a rule-making process to establish a cap on the number of such facilities within these communities.

Limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to limit the siting and expansion of facilities subject to the Toxics Release Inventory within environmental justice communities. It defines "environmental justice population" and mandates the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to issue recommendations to reduce the risk of exposure to toxins and preserve access to a clean environment. The Secretary must also initiate a rule-making process to establish a cap on the number of such facilities within these communities.