Mass. Requires Analysis of Cumulative Impacts for Air Quality Permits Near EJ Populations – North End Regional Review

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Mass. Requires Analysis of Cumulative Impacts for Air Quality Permits Near EJ Populations – North End Regional Review

The Healey-Driscoll Administration moved to address air quality issues in or near environmental justice areas by announcing amendments to state air pollution regulations.  The communities of Revere, Everett, Chelsea, Charlestown and East Boston are considered in environmental justice areas.  The changes require certain facilities seeking air emissions permits in  or near communities with environmental justice populations to conduct a cumulative …