California AG Established Bureau of Environmental Justice to Protect Low Income Communities & Communities of Color

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra “announced that he is establishing a Bureau of Environmental Justice (Bureau) within the Environment Section at the California Department of Justice. The Bureau’s mission will be to protect people and communities that endure a disproportionate share of environmental pollution and public health hazards. This will be accomplished through oversight, investigation, and enforcement of the law.”

• Documents: CA Press Release
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
• States: California
• Issues: Environmental Justice Public Health
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Other