The Environmental Justice Siting Law requires consideration of pollution impacts on disadvantaged communities in environmental decision-making. It amends SEQRA and UPA regulations, mandating lead agencies to evaluate disproportionate pollution burdens and incorporate a new Disadvantaged Community Assessment Tool. The law also requires DEC to assess existing burdens during the permitting process for specific permits, ensuring that any potential increases in pollution are analyzed and reported.
The Environmental Justice Siting Law – NYSDEC
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