§ 6003. Environmental justice State policy
§ 6003. Environmental justice State policy It is the policy of the State of Vermont that no segment of the population of the State should, because of its racial, cultural, or economic makeup, bear a disproportionate share of environmental burdens or be denied an equitable share of environmental benefits. It is further the policy of […]
§ 6004. Implementation of State policy
§ 6004. Implementation of State policy (a) As used in this chapter, “covered agencies” means the following State agencies, departments, and bodies: the Agencies of Natural Resources, of Transportation, of Commerce and Community Development, of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and of Education; the Public Utility Commission; the Natural Resources Board; and the Departments of Health, […]
§ 6005. Rulemaking
§ 6005. Rulemaking (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Agency of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee, shall adopt rules to: (1) define cumulative environmental burdens; (2) implement consideration of cumulative environmental burdens within the Agency of Natural Resources; and (3) inform how […]
§ 6006. Environmental Justice Advisory Council and Interagency Environmental Justice Committee
§ 6006. Environmental Justice Advisory Council and Interagency Environmental Justice Committee (a) Advisory Council and Interagency Committee. (1) There is created: (A) the Environmental Justice Advisory Council (Advisory Council) to provide independent advice and recommendations to State agencies and the General Assembly on matters relating to environmental justice, including the integration of environmental justice principles […]
§ 6007. Environmental justice mapping tool
§ 6007. Environmental justice mapping tool (a) The Agency of Natural Resources shall create and maintain the State environmental justice mapping tool. The Agency, in consultation with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee, shall determine indices and criteria to be included in the State mapping tool to depict environmental justice […]
§ 6001. Purpose
§ 6001. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to identify, reduce, and eliminate environmental health disparities to improve the health and well-being of all Vermont residents. (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
§ 6002. Definitions
§ 6002. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Environmental benefits” means the assets and services that enhance the capability of communities and individuals to function and flourish in society. Examples of environmental benefits include access to a healthy environment and clean natural resources, including air, water, land, green spaces, constructed playgrounds, and other outdoor […]
§ 5005. Nomination and appointment process
§ 5005. Nomination and appointment process (a) The Racial Equity Advisory Panel shall select for consideration by the Panel, by majority vote, provided that a quorum is present, from the applications for the position of Executive Director of Racial Equity as many candidates as it deems qualified for the position. (b) The Panel shall submit […]
§ 5011. Division of Racial Justice Statistics; creation; purpose
§ 5011. Division of Racial Justice Statistics; creation; purpose (a) Creation. There is created within the Office of Racial Equity the Division of Racial Justice Statistics to collect and analyze data related to systemic racial bias and disparities within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. (b) Purpose. The mission of the Division is to collect […]
§ 5012. Duties
§ 5012. Duties (a) The Division shall have the following duties: (1) Work collaboratively with, and have the assistance of, all State and local agencies and departments identified pursuant to subdivision 5013(a)(2) of this title for purposes of collecting all data related to systemic racial bias and disparities within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. […]