DPR Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Public Feedback

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Comment From: Feedback Received 160

5/17/25 @ 12:00 AM
Regarding membership in the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Scope of Work, I strongly feel that the constituents of Ventura County should have representation on the EJAC.
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Comment From: Ojai One 501c3 (Vera Long)

5/15/25 @ 11:59 PM
In the Draft - Scope of Work, Objectives page 3:
Primary to your objectives with the EJAC are "to intergrate environmental justice", "Uplift diverse perspectives and community experiences", to "Identify Barriers"......
I do not see how this is possib...↓
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Comment From: Rincon-Vitova Insectaries (Jan Dietrick)

5/15/25 @ 11:57 PM
Scope of Work is well-done and we look forward to finalizing and implementing.
Membership section: there should be specification of at least one member who is trilingual, able to speak English, Spanish and Mixtec.
Scoring Criteria: I would score some...↓
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Comment From: Transition to Organics (Patty Pagaling)

5/15/25 @ 9:53 PM
Regarding the Draft Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Scope of Work (Membership, page 4), we are requesting that Ventura County residents, including farmworkers and school children have representation on the EJAC. Ventura County residents sh...↓
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Comment From: Californians for Pesticide Ref... (Sarah Aird)

5/15/25 @ 9:45 PM
Please see CPR's comments in uploaded document.
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Comment From: Michelle Dohrn

5/15/25 @ 8:35 PM
Ventura county needs representation!
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Comment From: Abby Taylor-Silva on behalf of... (Abby Taylor-Silva)

5/15/25 @ 5:41 PM
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Comment From: Ojai Wildlife League (Susan Williamson )

5/15/25 @ 5:38 PM
Ventura County and the Ojai Valley deserve to have representation on the EJAC and input as to whether our health and safety should be compromised by the use of dangerous pesticides.
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Comment From: Western Plant Health Associati... (Renee Pinel)

5/15/25 @ 3:00 PM
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Comment From: Safe Ag Safe Schools (Yanely Martinez)

5/15/25 @ 10:00 AM
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Comment From: Feedback Received 330

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
More pesticides should be included on notification system, spray days
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Comment From: Feedback Received 331

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Timeline of pesticide application is concerning (possibly referring to spray days)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 332

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
NOIs help teachers to close windows and bring children in
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Comment From: Feedback Received 002

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
We recommend implementing both staggered terms, as used by other state agency committees such as the State Water Resources Control Board's SAFER Advisory Group, and term limits, as practiced by the California Air Resources Board's Research Screening ...↓
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Comment From: Feedback Received 003

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
We request that more specific details about the process for collecting and integrating public input be incorporated into the charter. Specifically, we would appreciate clarification on how both written and verbal public comments will be actively soli...↓
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Comment From: Feedback Received 004

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Alternatives should also be considered and explicitly outlined
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Comment From: Feedback Received 005

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
DPR should also consider substitute/back-up members in case someone is not available down the road. We have already submitted a list of well-prepared potential members. This list has been carefully put together and will appreciate if DPR’s takes our ...↓
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Comment From: Feedback Received 006

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
11 members is a paltry number
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Comment From: Feedback Received 007

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
select at least 11 people.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 010

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
I’m urging DPR to select 11 or more committee members so we can have better representation for Farm Workers communities.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 011

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
calls for 11 members
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Comment From: Feedback Received 012

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
11 members
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Comment From: Feedback Received 013

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
11 members, not 7 (which is too small)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 014

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Focus on 11 members (don't mention 7)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 015

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Select 11 members -- we want best representation possible
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Comment From: Feedback Received 016

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
11 people should be selected
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Comment From: Feedback Received 017

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Select 11 members for committee
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Comment From: Feedback Received 018

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Put at least 11 members on committee due to large size of CA
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Comment From: Feedback Received 019

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Would like the maximum amount of members assigned on committees (11) and not the minimum of 7
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Comment From: Feedback Received 020

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
at least 11 people, 7 is too little. California is a big state, speed up the process now, don’t wait until Nov-Dec.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 021

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
The committee should be composed of at least 11 people, mentioning 7 looks bad on DPR.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 022

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
7-11 is not enough members, more would be better
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Comment From: Feedback Received 050

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Other Q: Where do pesticide containers go?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 051

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Farmers won't stop applying pesticides
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Comment From: Feedback Received 052

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Farmers and children are most at risk
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Comment From: Feedback Received 053

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
DPR doesn't always broadcast meetings
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Comment From: Feedback Received 054

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Things are getting worse since 40 years of testing.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 055

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Hopes to have organic farmers and multiple voices
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Comment From: Feedback Received 056

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Community was sprayed weekly/monthly, a lot of sickness in people and environment
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Comment From: Feedback Received 057

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Lopez: there’s lot of pesticides, any help would be appreciated but DPR needs to support field workers now and also support people living in the vicinities. The community needs DPR.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 058

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Should be in multiple languages, including indigenous languages for outreach
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Comment From: Feedback Received 059

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Consider PSAs and broader partnerships with radios/CBOs who are directly working with these communities
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Comment From: Feedback Received 060

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Pesticide trainings should be provided in multiple languages by certified trainers
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Comment From: Feedback Received 061

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
SPM timelines are too far out; people are suffering from pesticide impacts now
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Comment From: Feedback Received 085

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
But this procedure is not moving fast enough, we need the DPR to take measures to speed up this process.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 086

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
It is also my understanding that The California for Pesticide Reform Network of more than 200 organizations has submitted a list of nominees from Farmworkers communities for membership on the EJAC. Please select the EJAC members from these 13 list of...↓
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Comment From: Feedback Received 087

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
from SASS -'our parent organization, Californians for Pesticide Reform, has submitted a list of nominees to the EJAC, which we wholeheartedly support: Erika Alfaro, Horacio Amezquita, Martha Dina Argüello, Robert Chacanaca, Angel Garcia, Bianca Lopez...↓
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Comment From: Feedback Received 088

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Use CPR recommended members - we're on the ground)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 089

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Let's move this forward quickly (before end of Nov)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 090

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Use CPR's recommended individuals
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Comment From: Feedback Received 091

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Create a map of CA with zones, each zone could/should have an EJAC member
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Comment From: Feedback Received 092

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
It's important for this EJAC to happen -- helpful for community
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Comment From: Feedback Received 093

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Implement it as soon as possible -- other projects sometimes there are delays
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Comment From: Feedback Received 094

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
The 4 categories are important
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Comment From: Feedback Received 095

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
CPR's list is a result of multiple organizations coming together and discussing appropriate nominees
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Comment From: Feedback Received 096

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
For first meeting, don't meet in December -- earlier is better
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Comment From: Feedback Received 097

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
AB 652 came from community -- it's now our opportunity
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Comment From: Feedback Received 098

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Great way to start working together -- across all CA
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Comment From: Feedback Received 099

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Glad EJAC is taking farmworkers voice into consideration
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Comment From: Feedback Received 100

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
All of CPR's nominees have enough background to serve well
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Comment From: Feedback Received 101

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Make sure there's a representation across all CA
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Comment From: Feedback Received 102

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
For future meetings, only people from CA should comment
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Comment From: Feedback Received 103

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
To be able to part of the committee, do you have to apply?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 104

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Who decides on members? Through vote?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 105

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Are we going to nominate tonight?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 106

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
The review at the beginning was adequate for discussion.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 107

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
The scope of work should be discussed first.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 108

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
What would an ideal candidate look like?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 109

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Models for other justice committees can be used as examples (CARB)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 110

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
What ability will this committee have to shape policy
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Comment From: Feedback Received 111

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Not sure what is meant from regulatory process.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 112

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Number of delegates, concerned it isn't enough, wants a broader scope
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Comment From: Feedback Received 113

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Equitable to the voice of the committee
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Comment From: Feedback Received 114

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Representing entire state
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Comment From: Feedback Received 115

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
See the people who have worked through covid and other hardships should have a voice
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Comment From: Feedback Received 116

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Do everyone of the 7-11 have to be nominated or can they be appointed by director?
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Comment From: Feedback Received 117

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Nurse testing cannery workers for environmental exposures, still seeing it 40 years later
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Comment From: Feedback Received 118

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Eager to see committee going.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 119

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Hoping nomination period doesn't take long
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Comment From: Feedback Received 120

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Wants committee to be developed faster
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Comment From: Feedback Received 121

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Section 5 6 G - hopes meetings will be available to public to listen in to meetings (webinars)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 122

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Looks like a scholarship or job application
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Comment From: Feedback Received 123

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Is a letter of recommendation required
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Comment From: Feedback Received 124

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Makes sense to have varied areas of expertise on the committee
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Comment From: Feedback Received 125

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Less subjective to DPR
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Comment From: Feedback Received 126

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Voice of the community
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Comment From: Feedback Received 127

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Looking out for the equity, cultures, indigenous people
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Comment From: Feedback Received 128

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
AB 652 was the people's work, to have a seat at the table, from the community that is affected
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Comment From: Feedback Received 129

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Responsible discussions on both sides and true advocacy
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Comment From: Feedback Received 130

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Hope committee give a voice to the people that don't have a voice.
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Comment From: Feedback Received 131

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Committee that is protecting the people and environment
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Comment From: Feedback Received 132

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Glad that DPR is allowing farmers to participate
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Comment From: Feedback Received 133

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Procedure for committee is taking to long, wants to speed up process
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Comment From: Feedback Received 134

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Fair representation from all regions of CA
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Comment From: Feedback Received 135

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Healthy Place Index location members, affected by environmental racism (i.e. Oxnard)
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Comment From: Feedback Received 136

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Community members sent by community members
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Comment From: Feedback Received 137

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Very well organized, Good Job Denia!
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Comment From: Feedback Received 138

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
committee needs to get going
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Comment From: Feedback Received 139

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Concern about not enough time allowance for leaving public comments
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Comment From: Feedback Received 140

5/15/25 @ 12:00 AM
Hoping to see listening to people and not just formalities from the committee
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