Celebrating Six Decades of the Civil Rights Act: Milestone Reached by EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Strengthens Commitment to Civil Rights
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made significant strides in its commitment to civil rights, as outlined in a series of recent initiatives.
The EPA, under the leadership of Administrator Michael S. Regan, has revamped its pre-award compliance review process for applicants and recipients requesting EPA financial assistance. This move is aimed at ensuring that all recipients implement robust civil rights programs to prevent discrimination.
To support this effort, the EPA has increased staff and resources to enforce civil rights. The Agency has also launched the new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, which is tasked with spearheading the EPA's actions to uphold the promise of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The EPA is actively working to prevent discrimination across the country, partnering with states, cities, and communities to achieve this goal. The Agency has conducted civil rights compliance technical assistance and training for its staff and stakeholders.
The EPA's mission remains steadfast: to ensure that all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin, can breathe clean air, drink clean water, and have a healthy environment. This mission is deeply rooted in President Biden's commitment to justice for communities that have not received the full benefits from the EPA's progress to protect public health.
The EPA's dedication to civil rights is also reflected in its FY 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan and Agency Equity Plans, where the Agency has embedded its commitments to civil rights.
In a notable step forward, the EPA has initiated its first affirmative compliance review to evaluate potentially discriminatory activities by EPA financial assistance recipients affecting communities with environmental justice concerns.
The EPA has also made strides in transparency, advancing its efforts in this area. The Agency has reached groundbreaking agreements with recipients of federal funds to address civil rights complaints.
As the EPA celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on July 2, 2024, it continues to use the full power and full suite of Agency tools to uphold the promise of the Civil Rights Act. The EPA's efforts demonstrate a firm commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, can benefit from the Agency's work to protect the environment.
However, it should be noted that the search results do not provide information on which states have entered into agreements with the EPA to resolve claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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