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THE U S D A, RURAL DEVELOPMENT MISSION AREA'S
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COURSE CATALOG

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

COURSE SCOPE

This course is based on a national rural community and the various problems it experiences when it considers expanding a water treatment plant.

It presents several different environmental situations as well as related Environmental Justice issues. By taking the course, various environmental issues can be played out and resolved.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the Environmental Justice Course, you will be able to:

• Describe National and U S D A policy relating to Environmental Justice issues that result from the National Environmental Policy Act.

• Describe the Federal Environmental Justice laws, regulations, guidance, policies and Executive Orders.

• Implement U S D A Departmental direction relating to Environmental Justice and related-Civil Rights directives.

• Identify potential Environmental Justice issues and respond appropriately.

• List penalties and enforcement provisions set forth in national and U S D A Environmental Justice laws, regulations, and policies.

COURSE LENGTH

Approximately two (2) hours.