EFSB Environmental Justice Information

All people have a right to be protected from environmental hazards and to live in and enjoy a clean and healthful environment. Environmental Justice (EJ) is based on the principle that all people have a right to be protected from environmental hazards and to live in and enjoy a clean and healthful environment. EJ is the equal protection and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits.

This page can be translated into multiple languages by toggling the “Select Language” button at the top of the page.

Esta página web ofrece una función de traducción automática, accesible al seleccionar “Select Language (Seleccione el idioma)” en la parte superior de la pantalla (junto al icono de globo).

Esta página oferece uma função de tradução automática, acessível selecionando "Select Language-Selecionar Idioma" no topo da tela (ao lado do ícone do globo).

本网页提供自动翻译功能，您可以在屏幕顶部 “Select Language - 选择语言”（地球图标旁边）进行设置。

Paj Entènèt sa a bay yon fonksyon tradiksyon otomatik, moun ka gen aksè avè l lè yo chwazi “Select Language” ki vle di “Chwazi lang” ki anlè nan ekran an (toupre senbòl glòb la). 

Trang mạng này cung cấp chức năng dịch tự động, quý vị có thể truy cập bằng cách chọn “Select Language” (Lựa chọn ngôn ngữ) ở phía trên cùng của màn hình (bên cạnh biểu tượng quả địa cầu). 

EFSB EJ Strategy

The EFSB is currently finalizing its EJ strategy. Click here to access the EFSB’s draft EJ strategy. 

Request Language Services

The Siting Board strives to ensure meaningful access to Siting Board proceedings, services, programs, activities, and materials for all individuals with LEP.  The Siting Board is committed to making its services available to individuals with LEP or other communications accessibility needs as part of its mission.  Based on this commitment, the Siting Board makes resources available to assist individuals with LEP and others in accessing our services, programs, activities, and materials.  

Interpretation and translation services are available upon request.  Include in your request the language required and a way to contact you if we need more information.  It may not be possible to accommodate last-minute requests.  Translation and interpretation will be provided at no cost to the individual requesting language access.  

Contact the Siting Board's Program Coordinator, Yonathan Mengesha at [e-mail], (617)-305-3544, for such requests or if you have any questions or concerns.

EEA's EJ Policies and Other EJ Resources

Environmental justice at EEA

Environmental justice populations in Massachusetts

Environmental justice maps viewer

EEA non-discrimination policy and grievance procedure

EEA Ensuring Meaningful Access for Persons with Disabilities Policy 

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EFSB Non-Discrimination Notice and Grievance Procedure

The EFSB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, income, ethnicity, class, handicap, religious creed or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, English language proficiency or ancestry in administration of its programs or activities.  See the EFSB’s Non-Discrimination Notice and Grievance Procedure.

Useful Information

EFSB and DPU Siting Process

For more detailed information on the Siting process:  Energy Facilities Siting Board Handbook (updated 2019) | Guía para fijar la ubicación de instalaciones energéticas (2019)

Energy facility siting laws and regulations listing

Siting Related Links