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Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice Policy
The California State Lands Commission adopted an amended Environmental Justice Policy on October 1, 2002, that replaces an interim Policy the Commission adopted in April 2002. Before adoption of this amended Policy, the Commission distributed the interim Policy to 51 Environmental Justice and community organizations throughout California with an invitation to comment. Based on the comments received and additional staff review, the Policy was revised to make it more effective and comprehensive.
The purpose of the Policy is to ensure that Environmental Justice is an essential consideration in the Commission's processes, decisions and programs and that all people who live in California have a meaningful way to participate in these activities.