Integrating Environmental Justice in Regulatory Analysis
Author Information
Author(s): Nweke Onyemaechi C.
Primary Institution: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hypothesis
What methods and data can be used to assess disproportionate environmental health impacts?
Conclusion
The proposed framework emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to integrate equity considerations into regulatory analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- Integrating environmental justice is a priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- The framework aims to guide analysts in developing clear and consistent paths for regulatory analysis.
- Environmental regulations can target inequities in environmental health outcomes.
Takeaway
This study suggests a way to make sure that decisions about environmental regulations consider fairness and how different groups are affected.
Methodology
The paper proposes a framework for regulatory analysis that includes defining equity objectives and developing analytical questions.
Potential Biases
The analysis may overlook inequalities affecting non-minority or higher income groups.
Limitations
The framework does not provide a finite list of specific equity sub-objectives or analytical methods.
Participant Demographics
Focuses on minority, low income, and indigenous populations.
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