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Massachusetts Permitting Revisions Focus on EJ Communities

In March 2023, Massachusetts amended its state air pollution regulations to require certain facilities seeking air emissions permits in or near communities with Environmental Justice (EJ) populations to conduct a cumulative impact analysis. The regulations also require meaningful involvement with EJ populations in the permitting process. The regulations achieve a similar goal as LPDD’s model laws on cumulative impacts in EJ areas and Environmental Advisory Boards.

Documents

  • Existing Laws

    Cumulative Impact Analysis Amendments

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  • Existing Laws

    Website: Cumulative Impact Analysis in Air Quality Permitting

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Related Resources

Example

Pennsylvania’s EJ Mapping Tool

States and State Governments Model Law

LPDD Model Law: Establishing an Environmental Advisory Board

States and State Governments Example

Vermont’s Environmental Justice Legislation

States and State Governments Example

Massachusetts’ Environmental Justice Strategy

States and State Governments Example

Connecticut’s Pollution in Frontline Communities Bill

States and State Governments Example

New Jersey’s S232 (2020)

States and State Governments