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IL SB3772

IL SB3772
EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
05/12/2026
Crossed Over
04/29/2026
Passed
05/30/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes findings about the imposition of disproportionate and adverse effects on communities in areas of environmental justice concern. Defines terms. Applies to the following permits for which an owner or operator applies on or after January 1, 2026: (1) a construction permit for a new source that is to be located in an area of environmental justice concern and that is required to obtain from the Agency a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit; (2) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that possesses a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency, and that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions; or (3) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions, and that will for the first time require a new CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate the application for affects on environmental justice and may suggest additional testing or changes in the application. Requires that the Agency to conduct an evaluation of the prospective owner's or operator's prior experience in owning and operating sources of air pollution before it may issue a construction permit. Makes other changes. Creates the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to address environmental justice concerns, particularly for communities that experience disproportionate environmental harms and risks due to a combination of environmental and socioeconomic factors. It defines an "area of environmental justice concern" (area of EJ concern) as a geographical area identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on a scoring system that considers various environmental indicators, such as air pollution levels and toxic chemical concentrations, alongside socioeconomic indicators like income, unemployment, and education levels. The bill applies to construction permits for new or existing sources of air pollution that are located in these areas of EJ concern and that require specific types of permits, such as a Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit, or seek an increase in emissions. For such permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2027, the EPA must evaluate the potential impact on environmental justice, which may include suggesting additional testing or changes to the application, and will also assess the applicant's prior experience in operating pollution sources. Furthermore, the bill establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the EPA to coordinate environmental justice integration, oversee language access, and enhance public outreach, and it mandates that the Director appoint an Environmental Justice Officer to manage this new office.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Sent to the Governor (on 06/26/2026)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
  • ‐ General Environment
Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations

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