An Act limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities

This bill directs the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to limit the number of industrial facilities that report toxic chemical releases in neighborhoods classified as environmental justice populations. It requires state agencies with permitting authority to recommend ways to stop the siting or expansion of these facilities in affected areas and mandates the creation of a cap on the total number of such facilities allowed in these communities. The legislation defines environmental justice populations based on existing state criteria and includes protections for residents who do not speak English, ensuring that policies prioritize reducing toxin exposure and preserving access to clean environments regardless of race, income, or language ability.