Aug 6, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardDepartment Of Environmental Quality Virtual Town Hall
The virtual town hall served as a forum to discuss the development of environmental justice in the permitting process guidance. Key discussion topics included an overview of Virginia's environmental justice legislation, specifically House Bill 1266, and the legal requirements for assessing cumulative impacts and implementing outreach strategies. Participants received an update on the Virginia EJ Screen Plus mapping tool, including new features and data layers to better identify environmental justice communities. The Department also solicited suggestions for the revised guidance document.