The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the initiation of Plan EJ 2014, which is designed to be a roadmap that will help EPA integrate environmental justice into the agency’s programs, policies, and activities. Plan EJ 2014 identifies Cross-Agency Focus Areas, Tools Development, and Program Initiatives as three essential elements that will advance environmental justice across the EPA and the federal government. Plan EJ 2014 is named in recognition of the 20th anniversary of President Clinton’s issuance of Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.
In implementing the Plan, EPA is planning to seek to meaningfully engage with communities and stakeholders.
The goals of the plan are to:
- Protect health in communities over-burdened by pollution
- Empower communities to take action to improve their health and environment
- Establish partnerships with local, state, tribal and federal organizations to achieve healthy and sustainable communities.
Plan EJ 2014 is not a rule or regulation. It is a strategy to help integrate environmental justice into EPA's day to day activities.
In 2014, EPA plans to make an assessment of its progress in achieving the goals of Plan EJ 2014. Based on this assessment, EPA will produce a report on the accomplishments, lessons learned, challenges, and next steps for continuing the Agency's efforts to make environmental justice an integral part of every decision.
For additional information about Plan EJ 2014, please visit:
- Plan EJ 2014 (full document)
- Plan EJ 2014 Overview
- Plan EJ 2014 Executive Summary
- Plan EJ 2014 At a Glance
For additional information about the project’s focus areas, please visit:
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