The DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on August 18 in Johnstown to hear from community and nonprofit organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania, according to the latest DEP Environmental Justice newsletter.

Individuals interested in presenting comments during the public comment portion of the meeting should contact Justin Dula, 484-250-5820 or jdula@pa.gov.

The meeting will be held at the Cambria County Library, 248 Main Street, Johnstown starting at 1:00 p.m.   See Board webpage for remote options to join the meeting.

For more information and available handouts, visit the DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board webpage. Questions should be directed to Justin Dula, 484-250-5820 or jdula@pa.gov.

More EJ Info

DEP’s EJ newsletter also features articles on--

-- List Of DEP’s Public Participation Trigger Permits

-- PUC Offers Advice On Increasing Utility Prices

-- EJ Champion Gary Horton, Erie

-- Draft DEP Environmental Justice Policy Receives 1,267 Comments

-- DEP Grant Application Periods Open

-- EPA Releases List Of Programs Covered By Justice40

-- National Academies Of Sciences Aug. 1-4 Children’s Environmental Health Workshop

Click Here to read the entire EJ newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

NewsClips:

-- CBF Applauds U.S. House Committee Passage Of Environmental Justice For All Act, Urges Further Action

-- Inquirer Editorial: Prioritize Pollution Removal In Communities Of Color

[Posted: July 26, 2022]

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