Environmental Justice (EJ) Community Engagement

The contract focuses on engaging environmental justice communities located near metal shredding facilities to provide outreach and education on the health risks associated with emissions and contamination from these operations. It aims to inform residents about monitoring results, empower them with accessible scientific information, and foster trust through transparent communication about environmental hazards. The effort is designed to address disproportionate impacts on marginalized populations by ensuring they are equipped to understand and respond to potential threats to their health and environment. This is a subcontract under the California Toxic Substances Control Department, classified under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The work is scheduled to begin on June 9, 2026, with performance occurring in areas adjacent to metal shredding facilities across California, though specific locations are not detailed. The initiative underscores California’s commitment to advancing environmental justice through community-centered education and direct engagement, prioritizing the needs and concerns of those most affected by industrial activity without requiring formal set-aside provisions.