Richard Periman

The guide is organized into two sections. The first section provides an introduction with definitions and explanations of Forest Service environmental justice policy. The second section offers information about environmental justice analysis in the NEPA process.

This document shows, by phase, where the 2012 Rule specifies public participation, outreach, and collaboration with minority and low-income populations, referred to collectively in this document as “environmental justice populations.”

Media Point of Contact

Susan Blake
susan.blake@usda.gov

Apache Leap Special Management Area
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