Public Mapping Tool to Identify Communities Disproportionately Burdened by Pollution.
This law requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a public, digital mapping tool to identify areas facing the highest combined burdens from pollution, health issues, and socioeconomic challenges. The goal is to ensure that federal funding and resources are prioritized for these communities to improve their quality of life and safety. Citizens gain a transparent tool to assess if their neighborhood qualifies for additional assistance.
Key points
A public map (Environmental Justice Screening Tool) will be created to show which neighborhoods are most burdened environmentally and socially.
Assessment criteria include air quality, access to clean water, proximity to hazards, health rates (e.g., asthma, diabetes), and economic factors (poverty, unemployment).
Federal agencies must use this map to prioritize directing funds and resources to the identified, needy communities.
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