Environmental Justice: New Office and Community Support
This act establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to protect low-income and indigenous communities from disproportionate environmental and health impacts. It also provides grants to state, local, and tribal governments to enhance their capacity to enforce environmental laws, aiming to improve quality of life in vulnerable areas.
Key points
Creation of an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to coordinate efforts protecting health and environment in vulnerable communities.
Financial support for state, local, and tribal governments for training, staffing, and legal assistance programs to better enforce environmental laws.
Increased public participation in environmental decision-making processes, empowering communities to influence decisions affecting their surroundings.
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