CHAPTER 14 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

• Jurisdiction: United States

Air Quality Regulation For The Natural Resources Industry
(2000)
CHAPTER 14
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Michael L. Goo
Civil Rights Law Office Office of General Counsel Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.

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The EPA

Office of Civil Rights

The Facts on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

— Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Protecting Civil Rights: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in all programs or activities receiving federal funding. Title VI does not include income level as a protected classification. Title VI allows persons to file administrative complaints with federal departments and agencies alleging discrimination based on race, color, or national origin by recipients of federal funds (e.g., states, universities, local governments).

Fulfilling Responsibilities Under The Civil Rights Laws: Under Title VI, all federal agencies, including EPA, are required to ensure that federal funds do not subsidize programs or activities that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The U.S. Department...