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Environmental Justice

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/omh/AMH/eh.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

Office of Minority Health (CDC)

Description

This page provides information about environmental justice, which is 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. Fair treatment means that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or a socioeconomic group, should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, municipal, and commercial operations or the execution of federal, state, local, and tribal programs and policies.

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Review Date

5/24/2007