DTSC Listening Sessions
DTSC provided listening sessions about the Administration’s $300 million budget proposal to accelerate progress toward the cleanup of contaminated properties and the revitalization of environmental justice communities. The sessions also provided an opportunity for the public to provide input and ask questions about the budget proposal.
If approved, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is proposing to use the $300 million for:
- The Equitable Community Revitalization Grant to provide grants for investigations and clean-ups of contaminated properties
- The Cleaning-up Vulnerable Communities Initiative for DTSC to conduct clean-ups and investigations of properties and,
- A Workforce Development and Job Training Program to engage residents in the cleanup and revitalization of their communities by providing training that promotes the hiring of community members on cleanups
DTSC activities under the proposed $300 million are focused on funding work in disadvantaged communities with significant housing needs, to protect public health and provide opportunities for community revitalization.
Listening Session Presentations and Recordings
Below are the presentation slides for the two listening sessions provided. The recordings will be added as soon as they are available.
- Tuesday 4/27/2021 Session – Local Government, Labor, & Industry Focus
Presentation Slides: English | Español | Webinar YouTube Video
- Wednesday 4/28/2021 Session – Community & Environmental Justice Focus
Presentation Slides: English | Español | Webinar YouTube Video - Response to Comments – English (Spanish Response to Comments coming soon)
For questions about these listening sessions, please contact: VCI.Questions@dtsc.ca.gov.