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The directive furthers several executive orders and memos from President Biden.
The new head of the Environmental Protection Agency directed all offices on Wednesday to incorporate environmental justice into all of their plans and actions.
The EPA defines environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.” Michael Regan, who was confirmed as EPA administrator on March 10, issued the directive to further President Biden’s day one executive order on using the power of the federal government to promote racial equity and support underserved communities.
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