Environmental Justice: New Office and Community Support
This act establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to protect communities from pollution and unequal access to a healthy environment. Citizens will have greater opportunities to participate in environmental decisions and access legal support. Grants are also provided for local authorities to enforce environmental regulations.
Key points
An Office of Environmental Justice will be established within the Department of Justice to coordinate environmental protection efforts in low-income and Indigenous communities.
Citizens will have increased opportunities to participate in environmental and health decision-making processes, including easier complaint filing.
Grant programs will be introduced for state, local, and tribal governments to more effectively enforce environmental laws in areas affected by environmental justice concerns.
The Department of Justice will train its staff and attorneys on environmental justice matters to better identify and resolve issues.
Status:
Introduced
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