Federal Environmental Justice Legislation and Regulations

July 2023
Citation:
53
ELR 10527
Issue
7
Author
Kristine Perry, Nadia B. Ahmad, Stacey Halliday, and Christie Hicks

With passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and Water Resources Development Act of 2022, the statutory landscape has changed to reflect the Biden Administration’s emphasis on environmental justice. On February 27, 2023, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and ELI’s Pro Bono Clearinghouse co-hosted a panel of experts who explored how communities can leverage the statutory changes that have taken place, what decisions have been left up to agencies, and how proposed legislation, like the Environmental Justice for All Act, will affect future environmental justice efforts. This Dialogue presents a transcript of that discussion, which has been edited for style, clarity, and space considerations.

Kristine Perry (moderator) is a Staff Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute. Nadia B. Ahmad is an Associate Professor at Barry University School of Law. Stacey Halliday is a Principal at Beveridge & Diamond PC and Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Christie Hicks is Senior Director and Lead Counsel for Equitable Regulatory Solutions at the Environmental Defense Fund.

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