Environmental Protection Agency's Title VI

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal assistance, including environmental programs. This means that communities cannot be unfairly treated or subjected to harmful environmental practices due to their demographic characteristics. The EPA ensures that all people have equal access to a healthy environment, and it investigates complaints of discrimination, aiming to promote equitable treatment and protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate environmental risks.