EO 14096 on Environmental Justice

In April 2023, President Biden signed an executive order creating a new Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) within the White House Council on Environmental Quality, which will coordinate initiatives across the federal government. That office will fill research gaps and data, in addition to developing and implementing strategic plans for review. Under the order, agencies will consider the cumulative impacts of pollution and other burdens like climate change as projects are assessed. Federal officials will ramp up tribal consultation along with outreach to other vulnerable communities, while also making more information publicly accessible.