The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking members of the public to help draft an “Environmental Justice Strategic Plan” that will outline the department’s vision, goals, and priorities for advancing environmental justice.
In a July 1 press release, the department said that members of the public are being asked to share their thoughts on what additional goals and objectives the DOJ should consider for its environmental justice program, as well as how the department can improve its outreach and engagement efforts with communities regarding environmental justice.
The DOJ defines environmental justice as “the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability in agency decision-making and other Federal activities.”…