Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC)
The Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR’s) Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) will support the department’s inclusion and consideration of diverse perspectives to inform its decision-making processes and foster equitable outcomes for communities most impacted by pest management decisions. This advisory committee, established by AB 652, is tasked with advising DPR on policies and programs that address environmental justice concerns – particularly those of communities living in areas of high pesticide use.
Workshops
Join us at one or more of our upcoming DPR workshops to discuss the formation of the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. Spanish Interpretation will be provided.
Advisory Committee Development
As part of the development of the EJAC, DPR shared draft documents in March 2025 for review and public feedback through May 15, 2025 using Smart Comment. In May, DPR hosted five public workshops to discuss the draft documents and share information about the committee. The presentation for the workshops can be viewed in English and in Spanish and covers the documents below:
Draft Scope of Work: Outlines the EJAC’s objectives, goals, and the roles and responsibilities of both EJAC members and DPR.
Draft Scoring Criteria: Outlines how DPR will evaluate EJAC membership applications based on qualifications, contributions, and alignment with AB 652.
Draft Charter: Details the EJAC’s advisory role, governance structure, term limits, member application process, and the procedure for submitting recommendations to DPR, as required by AB 652. The EJAC will adopt the charter once the committee is established.
Transparency Memo: Provides a legal overview of Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and Conflict of Interest requirements for all DPR committees, including the EJAC. This memo is for information purposes only.
In 2025, DPR will engage the public to provide input on committee development and solicit nominations for committee members. View DPR’s event calendar for information on upcoming workshops, meetings and events.
Your Voice Matters
The development of the EJAC will include multiple opportunities for public input. Please view DPR’s online public comment portal to view any current, open public comment opportunities.
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Email: EJACinfo@cdpr.ca.gov