Laws and Regulations: Environmental JusticeFederal statutes (laws), Executive Orders, and regulations concerned with environmental justice. Follow the links below to learn about Federal statutes (laws), Executive Orders, and regulations that may apply to specific activities associated with energy development that relate to environmental justice. Executive Order 12898 was issued by President Clinton on February 11, 1994, directing federal agencies to develop strategies to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. |