NJ’s EJ Law

The NJ EJ Law which was enacted in 2020, is a landmark legislation that requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain facilities on overburdened communities. The law aims to ensure that all New Jersey residents, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, have the right to live, work, and recreate in a clean environment.

The law has been enforced through the adoption of environmental justice regulations, which require industries seeking permits to avoid and mitigate risks in areas that are disproportionately affected by environmental and public health stressors. These regulations also mandate an environmental impact analysis for new development and renewal projects in overburdened communities.

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