MS SB2752

Defines "environmental justice community" as a census block group where 30% or more of the population has low-income status below 200% of the federal poverty level.

Requires applicants seeking permits for new or expanded "affecting facilities" (power plants, incinerators, landfills, sewage treatment plants, recycling facilities, and major air pollution sources) in environmental justice communities to submit a meaningful public participation plan for Department of Environmental Quality approval before filing any permit application.

Mandates applicants hold an informal public meeting in the affected community, publish notice 10-30 days before the meeting in local newspapers, and provide clear information about the facility and potential environmental and health impacts.

Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from taking action on a permit application for at least 60 days after the informal public meeting.

Allows municipalities to negotiate community environmental benefit agreements with facility developers to provide mitigation for impacts, including environmental education, pollution reduction, trails, parks, and other community benefits.

Restricts placement of asbestos-containing soil near residential property or above 4 feet without approval from a two-thirds majority of the municipality's legislative body.