We noted in our blog post that, although EPA historically has been hesitant to pursue Title VI actions, we identified several recent Title VI actions taken by EPA against a number of state regulatory agencies. BackgroundTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act contains two provisions that EPA utilizes as the basis for environmental justice claims and policy. The complaints claimed Title VI violations with regard two individual plants as well as general permitting activities in the industrial corridor. Further, regardless, environmental and civil rights organizations will view the closure as a disturbing retreat from EPA’s environmental justice commitment. – “Environmental” Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the era of the Biden Administration.

Source: New York Times July 19, 2023 14:54 UTC