EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) 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.
EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) is committed to promoting and supporting EJ, which is an integral part of OAR’s mission. Visit the pages below or the links to the left for more specific information on EJ and air issues:
- Basic Information: General background information about EPA’s EJ Program.
- Where You Live: Explore links that help identify resources and contacts that your community can use.
- OAR’s EJ Program, Objectives, and Accomplishments: Learn more about OAR’s EJ initiatives, policies and action plans.
- Air Program Resources: Explore regulatory tools and programs for protecting your air quality.
- Training: Find links to on-line training and other training resources.
- Grants and Funding: Need funding? Check here for information.
- Community Involvement: Take advantage of EPA’s extensive resources on community involvement.
- EJ Tools: Utilize EJ mapping tools, databases, and other tools to view and gather information in areas of EJ concern.
- National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC): Learn about the work of this important advisory committee and its recommendations.
- EJAir Publications: Publications related to environmental justice.
- EJ Program Contact Information: Find out who to contact.