Los Angeles County, California is dedicated to safeguarding public health and the environment through a range of initiatives. These programs are designed to reduce health risks in communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental justice issues, prioritize programs that meet the needs of these communities, and encourage community involvement in decision-making processes. To accomplish these objectives, the county utilizes tools such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).In addition, Los Angeles County has taken steps to address environmental justice issues. For instance, SB 796 (Bradford) was passed to return the lands of Manhattan Beach, known as Bruce's Beach, to the living descendants of the landowners whose lands were taken away in the 1920s due to their race.
The Office of Environmental Justice has also compiled best practices and mitigation measures for local governments to comply with CEQA and promote the development of environmentally friendly warehouses in California. The CEQA requires California government agencies to consider potential significant environmental impacts on communities that are already burdened by pollution when reviewing and allowing for new projects. In October, Attorney General Bonta intervened in a lawsuit to defend the South Coast Air Quality Management District's rule that limits pollution from warehouses in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. SB 1000 requires that all cities and counties in California with a disadvantaged community address environmental justice in their General Plan. This includes identifying policies to reduce unique or compound health risks in communities that deal with environmental justice, prioritizing programs that address the needs of these communities, and promoting community participation in decision-making processes. Los Angeles County is committed to protecting public health and the environment through a variety of initiatives. To ensure these goals are met, Los Angeles County utilizes tools such as CEQA and NEPA.
In addition, SB 796 (Bradford) was passed to return Bruce's Beach to its rightful owners, while SB 1000 requires all cities and counties with a disadvantaged community to address environmental justice in their General Plan. The Office of Environmental Justice has also compiled best practices and mitigation measures for local governments to comply with CEQA and promote the development of environmentally friendly warehouses in California. Finally, Attorney General Bonta intervened in a lawsuit to defend the South Coast Air Quality Management District's rule that limits pollution from warehouses in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
