Cumulative Impacts
Pursuant to a permanent injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on August 22, 2024, EPA will not impose or enforce any disparate-impact or cumulative-impact-analysis requirements under Title VI against any entity in the State of Louisiana. Click here for additional and updated information.
Discover information from EPA about cumulative impacts work and research.
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Cumulative Impacts Explained
Learn about EPA's current understanding of Cumulative Impacts.
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Considering Cumulative Impacts at EPA
Learn what EPA is doing to consider Cumulative Impacts in Agency processes.
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Tools and Resources
Discover research and tools related to EPA's understanding of Cumulative Impacts.
Content Related to Cumulative Impacts
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EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity
EPA News Release: EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity
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Cumulative Impacts Explained
Cumulative Impacts Explained web area
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EPA Announces New Draft Framework to Advance Consideration of Cumulative Impacts on Communities
EPA is seeking public comment and Tribal input on the Framework to ensure meaningful engagement
EPA News Release: EPA Announces New Draft Framework to Advance Consideration of Cumulative Impacts on Communities
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Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts
Landing page for Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts
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Cumulative Impact Assessment Webinar: Research and Regulatory Activities at EPA
This webinar was a moderated panel of representatives from several EPA offices working to incorporate cumulative impacts into research, policy, law, and decision making.