Washington SB5652 mandates port districts to address environmental and health disparities for overburdened communities.

Washington SB5652 requires qualifying port districts to create and adopt an environmental justice implementation plan. This plan must include goals and actions to reduce environmental and health disparities, metrics to track progress, and methods to ensure equitable community engagement. The plan must also describe how the port district will identify and prioritize overburdened communities, and include best practices for outreach and communication.

Washington SB5652 mandates port districts to address environmental and health disparities for overburdened communities.

Washington SB5652 requires qualifying port districts to create and adopt an environmental justice implementation plan. This plan must include goals and actions to reduce environmental and health disparities, metrics to track progress, and methods to ensure equitable community engagement. The plan must also describe how the port district will identify and prioritize overburdened communities, and include best practices for outreach and communication.