
Discusses the difficulties caused by Illinois’ current environmental justice (EJ) programs, then evaluates Illinois EPA’s proposed codification of its EJ practices and the possible impact of that on businesses.

Brief description of the new maximum civil penalties Illinois can impose for violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, a permit issued under it, or regulations or orders of the Pollution Control Board.

Discusses published agenda proposing changes to Illinois EPA AERs, including elimination of Illinois’ Emissions Reduction Market System