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Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


Contact Information

Mail Code: 2201A
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Washington, DC 20460

800-962-6215 (Voice - Toll-free)
202-564-2515 (Voice)
202-501-0740 (FAX)

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Abstract

The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) was established in November 1992 with a broad mandate to serve as a focal point for ensuring that communities comprised predominately of people of color or low income populations receive protection under environmental laws. The Office is charged with providing oversight on these concerns to all parts of the Agency. This involves reviewing how the Agency conducts its business and recommending changes where necessary. The Office coordinates communication and public outreach activities; provides technical, scientific and policy advice to outside groups investigating environmental justice concerns; facilitates environmental justice efforts with the regions, headarquters and other federal agencies; and provides financial assistance to disadvantaged communities, universities and associated organizations with the goal to benefit affected populations.

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Audit

Date Entered: 12/1/1997
Date Edited: 3/23/2004
Date Revised: 1/25/2002
Health Referral Number: HR2673
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