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.
Advisory Committee Development
The nomination period to join DPR’s EJAC closed on June 30, 2025. DPR is currently reviewing nominations and membership applications and intends to appoint committee members later this year.
In May 2025, DPR held five workshops to provide more information on the committee, answer questions and gather public feedback on draft committee documents. A recording of the workshop presentation is available in English and Spanish.
More information on the committee selection process and committee documents is included below.
Committee Selection Information
Scoring Criteria: Outlines how DPR will evaluate EJAC membership applications based on qualifications, contributions, and alignment with AB 652.
Application Questions: Provides all the questions requested from applicants interested in becoming EJAC members.
Committee Documents
Summary of Public Feedback: A generalized summary of requests, ideas, suggestions, and recommendations related to the EJAC that DPR received in the May 2025 workshops and through written feedback.
Scope of Work: Outlines the EJAC’s objectives, goals, and the roles and responsibilities of both EJAC members and DPR.
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.
Committee Documents – April 2025 Drafts
As part of the development of the EJAC, DPR shared the following draft committee documents in April 2025 for public feedback and review. These documents have been revised based on public feedback and updated versions are included under “Committee Documents” above.
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.
View DPR’s event calendar for information on upcoming EJAC workshops, meetings and events.
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Email: EJACinfo@cdpr.ca.gov