Background
The compliance landscape remains active and dominated by varying state approaches to advancing environmental justice (EJ) at the state level. As noted in a previous update, while the federal government has sought to roll back EJ programs, state EJ laws and regulations, local planning requirements, permitting guidance, public records activity, and community engagement expectations remain important for regulated entities. In Minnesota, for instance, the regulated industry should consider submitting comments during the ongoing public comment period for proposed air-related rules with EJ implications. Numerous other States continue to take steps to expand and refine state-level EJ programs, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
