National Environmental Justice Advisory Council

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Environmental Protection Agency Top organization: Environmental Protection Agency Employees: 25 (members) Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 1101 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005, United States Website: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council Creation Legislation: Authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Wikipedia: National Environmental Justice Advisory Council

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Mission The mission of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) is to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice. NEJAC aims to ensure that all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, enjoy fair treatment and meaningful involvement in environmental decision-making.

Services Advisory services; Policy recommendations; Community engagement

Regulations

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) provides strategic advice to the EPA on integrating environmental justice into the agency's programs, policies, and activities. It focuses on ensuring that environmental policies and decisions consider the needs of all communities, especially those historically underserved or disproportionately affected by environmental hazards.

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Mission

NEJAC's mission is to advocate for environmental justice by advising the EPA on strategies that promote fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental policies. This includes addressing disparities in environmental protection, promoting community resilience, and enhancing public participation in environmental decision-making processes.

Parent organization

NEJAC operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for protecting human health and the environment.

Legislation

The council was chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which governs the operations of advisory committees to federal agencies.

Partners

• Community-based organizations
• Environmental justice advocates
• State and local government entities
• Tribal governments and representatives

Number of employees

NEJAC consists of 25 members appointed by the EPA Administrator, representing diverse sectors and communities affected by environmental issues.

Organization structure

The council includes members from academia, community groups, industry, state and local governments, environmental organizations, and tribal entities.

Leader

The council is led by a Chair, who guides its activities, discussions, and reports to the EPA.

Divisions

NEJAC has seven subcommittees that focus on specific environmental justice issues:

• Air and Water Subcommittee
• Enforcement Subcommittee
• Health and Research Subcommittee
• Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee
• International Subcommittee
• Land Revitalization Subcommittee
• Public Participation and Accountability Subcommittee

List of programs

• Advising on the implementation of environmental justice in EPA policies
• Recommendations on community engagement strategies
• Producing reports and white papers on environmental justice issues

Last total enacted budget

The budget for NEJAC is not publicly specified; its operations are funded through the EPA's budget for advisory committees.

Staff

NEJAC does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by EPA personnel.

Funding

Funding for NEJAC's activities is part of the EPA's discretionary budget for managing federal advisory committees.

Services provided

NEJAC provides advisory services to help shape EPA policies and practices to ensure they address environmental justice concerns, enhancing community involvement and addressing environmental disparities.

Regulations overseen

While NEJAC does not directly oversee regulations, its recommendations can influence EPA policy-making, leading to changes in how environmental justice is integrated into regulations and practices.

Headquarters address

1101 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005, United States

History

Established in 1993, NEJAC has played a critical role in integrating environmental justice into the EPA's framework, advocating for policies that consider the impacts on all communities, particularly those in environmental justice areas.

External links

• Official NEJAC Website
• wikipedia:National Environmental Justice Advisory Council