Pennsylvania SB118 establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Environmental Protection to promote environmental justice.
Pennsylvania SB118 amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to establish an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Environmental Protection. The office aims to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all individuals in environmental decision-making. It advises the Governor and cabinet on integrating environmental justice into Commonwealth programs and policies. The office also coordinates with other agencies to address disproportionate environmental impacts on communities of color and low-income communities.
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