First time EPA equity map links demographic data, facility locations
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Information about the new EPA "environmental justice mapper" database system is given. The system provides the public with a detailed facility location and demographic analysis information, including data on the racial make-up of their community.
Publication Name: Inside EPA
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0270-8965
Year: 2001
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Municipal group develops local steps on environment equity
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An international partnership of municipal governments is establishing a new environmental justice plan to aid local governments in addressing environmental equity concerns linked to facility siting and economic development.
Publication Name: Inside EPA
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0270-8965
Year: 2000
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EPA taking steps to resolve employment discrimination disputes
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The EPA aims to improve its handling of internal employment discrimination disagreements under the 1964 Civil Rights Act in a bid to raise its compliance with federal civil rights laws.
Publication Name: Inside EPA
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0270-8965
Year: 2000
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- Abstracts: Appeals Court denies EPA effort to require drinking water filtration. NAPA Urges EPA To Improve Enforcement Data, Performance Measures
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