The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday.
DEP argued that the advisory board, or EJAB, is less public-facing, saying its purpose is to advise the agency “on environmental justice concerns across Pennsylvania.” “These methods of outreach give EJ communities more direct voice over their areas of concern, allowing DEP to directly address these concerns,” she said. “Even with these processes in place, DEP is committed to exploring opportunities for innovation, and we will continue to identify ways to make participation in EJAB more convenient.”