Health impact assessments requirement to be conducted in certain circumstances to assess the impact of proposed projects on human health

Summary

The bill adds definitions for "health effects" and "health impact assessment" and makes a health impact assessment (HIA) part of the review process for specified governmental actions. It applies to state agencies and other governmental units that oversee major projects, and it sets up public notice, comment periods, and rulemaking authority for the Environmental Quality Board. The purpose is to ensure human health considerations are evaluated before project decisions are made.

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