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Environmental Justice for CAA Permits in Region 5

Region 5 considers environmental justice in the permitting process for PSD and Tribal NSR Permits for facilities on 35 Tribal Nations in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

When EPA undertakes a permitting action under the Clean Air Act we will consider the needs of minority populations, low-income populations and indigenous peoples — those most impacted by environmental and public-health concerns — and provide opportunity for these populations to have a voice in shaping EPA’s final permitting action.

What is Environmental Justice?
  • Environmental Justice at EPA
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Working with Communities
  • Plan EJ 2020
  • Plan EJ 2014

Communications

  • EPA Letter to EGLE March 23, 2022 (pdf)
  • FY2022 Maya Energy Permit Comment Letter (pdf)
  • Ajax EGLE Permit Comment Letter (pdf)

Guiding Principles

  • Considering Environmental Justice During the Development of Regulatory Actions
  • Policy on Environmental Justice for Working with Federally Recognized Tribes and Indigenous People
  • Plan EJ 2014 - Considering Environmental Justice in Permitting
  • EPA Activities To Promote Environmental Justice in the Permit Application Process
  • EPA Region 5 Regional Implementation Plan to Promote Meaningful Engagement of Overburdened Communities in Permitting Activities
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Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool
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This image shows which states are included in EPA's Region 4: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes.

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Last updated on March 30, 2022
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