The study was produced by the Public Law Research Institute at the
University of California Hastings College of Law and the American Bar Association (ABA).  This publication is an excellent resource listing of environmental justice efforts conducted in all 50 states.  The report finds that over 30 states are actively pursuing environmental justice initiatives.

This document can be downloaded from the ABA's website:
http://www.abanet.org/irr/committees/environmental

New New York Internet Service To View Permit Application

Wed July 9, 2003.  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Erin M. Crotty today announced the addition of a new Internet-based service that will allow the public to view the status of environmental permit applications. The new service, located at http://www.dec.state.ny.us/apps/envapps  will enable citizens to search, view, and print user-selected permit application information.

DEC recently implemented an Environmental Justice policy that gives communities more opportunities to provide input on decisions that potentially impact the environment and public health.  The policy was created to promote the fair treatment of New York’s communities in the environmental permitting process. It is a groundbreaking measure – among the first in the nation - that supports greater participation by minority and low-income communities in the permit process.