Limiting Federal Agencies from Considering Environmental Justice in Rulemaking
This bill aims to prohibit federal agencies from considering environmental justice standards when issuing new rules, unless explicitly required by law. This means agencies will no longer be mandated to assess the impact of environmental regulations on minority and low-income populations during the decision-making process. Furthermore, the act repeals three key Executive Orders related to environmental justice and the climate crisis, potentially altering the federal government's approach to environmental protection and social equity in this domain.
Key points
Federal agencies are prohibited from considering environmental justice (impact on minority and low-income populations) when creating new rules, unless a specific law mandates it.
The Act repeals three Executive Orders (12898, 14096, 14008) concerning environmental justice and tackling the climate crisis, eliminating previous guidance in these areas.
This change may streamline regulatory processes but could reduce environmental protections for communities historically most affected by pollution.
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