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

Working with Communities

• Plan EJ 2020

Guiding Principles

• Considering Environmental Justice During the Development of Regulatory Actions (PDF)
• Policy on Environmental Justice for Working with Federally Recognized Tribes and Indigenous People (PDF)
• EPA Region 7 Regional Implementation Plan to Promote Meaningful Engagement of Overburdened Communities in Permitting Activities (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool

• EJSCREEN