Washington HB1948 mandates port districts to assess and mitigate environmental impacts on overburdened communities.

Washington HB1948 requires qualifying port districts to assess the environmental and health impacts of significant port actions on overburdened communities and vulnerable populations. The districts must obtain assessments from the University of Washington and county health departments, develop action plans to mitigate these impacts, and ensure meaningful community engagement. The districts must also include an environmental justice implementation plan in their strategic plans, detailing goals, metrics, and methods for equitable participation.

Washington HB1948 mandates port districts to assess and mitigate environmental impacts on overburdened communities.

Washington HB1948 requires qualifying port districts to assess the environmental and health impacts of significant port actions on overburdened communities and vulnerable populations. The districts must obtain assessments from the University of Washington and county health departments, develop action plans to mitigate these impacts, and ensure meaningful community engagement. The districts must also include an environmental justice implementation plan in their strategic plans, detailing goals, metrics, and methods for equitable participation.