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Section 3. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board." The Environmental Justice Policy Board of Directors
established under section 5.
"Center." The Environmental Justice Policy Center
established under section 4.
"Environmental justice." The fair treatment and meaningful
involvement of individuals, regardless of age, race, color,
national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability,
predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, marital
status, familial status, income, geographic representation or
status as a victim, regarding the development, implementation
and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies and
practices that achieve climate, environmental, health and
economic justice for the residents of this Commonwealth.
"Fund." The Environmental Justice Policy Fund established
under section 6.
Section 4. Center.
(a) Establishment.--The Environmental Justice Policy Center
is established as a public authority and instrumentality of the
Commonwealth.
(b) Administration.--
(1) The center shall be a body corporate and politic and
exercise the powers of the Commonwealth as an agency of the
Commonwealth.
(2) The center shall be governed by the board, which
shall exercise the powers and duties of the center.
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