2000 Air Toxics Control Plan Appendix B Environmental Justice Initiatives. The Environmental Justice Initiatives were developed considering four guiding principles. These principles were the driving force behind the decision-making process defining the purpose and scope of the ten initiatives adopted by the Governing Board. All Basin residents have the right to live and work in an environment of clean air, free of airborne health threats.
Government is obligated to protect the public health.
The public and private sectors have the right to be informed of scientific findings concerning hazardous and toxic emission levels, and to participate in the development and implementation of adequate environmental regulations in their communities. The Governing Board is to uphold the civic expectation that the public and private sectors of the Basin will engage in practices that contribute to a healthy economy and truly livable environment. These Initiatives will help to identify and address potential areas of the AQMD where citizens may be disproportionately impacted by air pollutants. The Initiatives touch upon most facets of AQMD's Work Program, including monitoring, emissions source inventory, computer modeling, planning, rulemaking, permitting, enforcement, education, technical innovation, and public outreach. These Initiatives helped to identify and address potential areas within the AQMD's jurisdiction where citizens may be disproportionately impacted by air pollutants.