Environmental Justice and Civil Rights for CAA Permits in Region 8

Region 8 considers environmental justice and civil rights in the permitting process for Clean Air Act permits, including PSD, NSR and Title V, for facilities on 28 Tribal Nations in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

When EPA undertakes a permitting action under the Clean Air Act, we will consider the needs of people of color, low-income populations and indigenous peoples — those most impacted by environmental and public-health concerns — and provide opportunity for these populations to have a voice in shaping our final permitting action.

What is Environmental Justice and Civil Rights?

• Environmental Justice at EPA
• External Civil Rights at EPA
• Environmental Justice in Region 8

Guiding Principles

• EPA Policy on Environmental Justice for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples

• Principles for Addressing Environmental Justice Concerns in Air Permitting

• Environmental Justice and Civil Rights in Permitting Frequently Asked Questions

• EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice

• Federal Register Notice: EPA Activities To Promote Environmental Justice in the Permit Application Process
• EPA Region 8 Regional Implementation Plan to Promote Meaningful Engagement of Overburdened Communities in Permitting Activities

Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool

• EJScreen

Working with Communities

• Community Voices on Environmental Justice
• Community Outreach and Engagement