U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
FY 2009
Environmental Justice Action Plan
Coordinated By:
Office of the Regional Administrator
Office of Special Programs
Environmental Justice
-------
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
MISSION STATEMENT
To raise awareness of environmental justice issues; identify; assess; address; and respond to inequitable environmental impacts; focus
resources on areas shouldering a disproportionate share of environmental harm; and communicate to the public about opportunities to get
involved in environmental decision making.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Region 4 consists of eight southeastern states: (1) Alabama, (2) Florida, (3) Georgia, (4) Kentucky, (5) Mississippi,
(6) North Carolina, (7) South Carolina, and (8) Tennessee.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Environmental Justice Office was established in 1993 to: (a) ensure the integration of environmental justice, (b) ensure regional
environmental justice issues are appropriately addressed, (c) ensure coordination with the Office of Environmental Justice, Headquarters, in
developing the regional and national environmental justice perspectives, and (d) ensure national environmental justice issues are
communicated to the regional programs.
2
-------
INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, is committed to ensuring the regional integration of environmental justice.
For that reason, the Region 4, FY 2009, Environmental Justice Action Plan (Plan) is submitted with a fundamental goal to integrate
environmental justice into all regional programs, policies, and activities and achieve measurable benefits to the environment and the public
health of affected communities (i.e., "identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects.. .on minority populations and low-income populations").
The following Plan is also submitted in accordance with the guidance provided by the Office of Environmental Justice. It is organized to
correspond with the goals of the EPA Strategic Plan and the National Environmental Justice Priorities; as shown below. Each activity is
listed alphabetically by media and has a description of possible outputs, outcomes, and points of contact. The overall contact for this plan is
Cynthia Peurifoy, Region 4, Environmental Justice Program Manager; contact information: Peurifoy.cynthia@epa.gov or (404) 562-9649.
This FY 2009 Environmental Justice Action Plan is viewed as a living document and is subject to modifications. Although, the activities
outlined in this Plan are expected to take place during FY 2009, in some cases, there are variables that can affect the region's ability to
initiate or complete the activities during this timeframe (e.g., available resources, stakeholder involvement). Nonetheless, every effort will
be made to complete the activities described in this plan which will: (a) protect the health of all people and the environment; particularly
low-income and minority communities, (b) identify environmental issues and recommend remedies which take into consideration the desires
of the affected communities, (c) help ensure that EPA resources reach, disproportionately, burdened communities, and (d) build trust in the
government.
3
-------
U.S. EPA Strategic Goals/The National Environmental Justice Priorities
Goal 1: Clean Air and Global Climate Change
National Environmental Justice Priorities
Reduce Exposure to Air Toxics
Reduce Incidence of Elevated Blood Lead Levels
Goal 2: Clean and Safe Water
National Environmental Justice Priorities
Water Safe to Drink
Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration
National Environmental Justice Priority
Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Goal 4: Healthy Communities and Ecosystems
National Environmental Justice Priorities
Cross-Cutting
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Revitalization of Brownfields
Goal 5: Compliance and Environmental Stewardship
National Environmental Justice Priority
Ensure Compliance
4
-------
Table of Contents
I. FY 2009 Robust-Results Oriented Activities
II. Performance Measures Matrix
5
-------
Section 1
Performance Measures Matrix Highlights
FY09 - Robust-Results Oriented Activities
Description: Community-Scale Air Toxics Study; Memphis, Tennessee
Goal 1: Clean Air and Global Climate Change
Objective 1.1: Healthier Outdoor Air; Sub-Objective: 1.1,2-Air Toxics
Environmental Justice National Priority: Reduce Exposure to Air Toxics
An Air Toxics Study Project will be conducted to site a community-scale air monitoring project at urban levels and broader studies along the
Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. The study is a new grant project and is currently in the pre-planning phase. Results for this
study are expected during the fall of 2009.
The study will collect, monitor, and assess ambient air toxics samples including emissions from barges and other stationary sources to
communities, including low-income and minority communities, bordering the project's monitoring area. The data generated will be use to:
(a) evaluate potential exposures, (b) evaluate pollutants that are carcinogens for public health studies, (c) conduct risk screenings and
assessments, and (d) identify concentrations of ozone precursors that may be contributing to the non-attainment status of the area. As a
result, this study will assist in determining long-term goals for air toxics reductions and develop a plan to accomplish these goals over a five
year period.
6
-------
Acli\ilics/ Resources/
/Piirlncrs
Oiilpul
Activities
Conduct ambient air toxics
monitoring within a predominately
low-income minority community
Resources
Utilize various monitoring
technologies to collect ambient air
monitoring data
Partners
EPA Regions 4 and 5; US
EPA/ORD, Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Office of Air and
Radiation; the U.S. Coast Guard,
DOT Memphis-Shelby County
Health Department; and the States of
Tennessee, Arkansas, and
Mississippi,
Develop a database of
air toxics monitoring
data to assess
concentration levels
near sources and within
public areas and to
evaluate potential risks
to human health,
particularly to low-
income and minority
communities in
Memphis.
Develop stakeholders
group of involved and/or
affected individuals.
Develop informational
fact sheet to convey
results of monitoring
efforts.
Applicable On (conic Mcnsiirc Point ol'(on(;ic(
ShorMcrni
(awareness)
liKcrnicdiiKc
(lvlia\ ion
l.oniHcrni
(condition)
Conduct two (2)
informational sessions
with stakeholders to
increase their awareness
of the concentrations of
air toxics pollutants that
are emitted from various
sources.
Measure the number of
stakeholders that develop
an initial awareness of
potential exposure levels
and risks to the various
identified air toxics.
Conduct risk
assessment
modeling and
develop report
outlining
findings.
Utilizing
monitoring data
and results from
the risk
screening/
assessment
develop a
strategy to
determine the
appropriate
percent reduction
of air toxic
concentrations in
the low-income
and minority
communities in
Memphis.
Determine
long-term
goals for air
toxics
reductions and
develop a plan
to accomplish
these goals
over a five
year period.
Donnette Sturdivant
(404) 562-9431
sturdivant.donnette@epa.gov
Solomon Pollard
(404) 562-9180
Pollard.jr. solomon@epa. gov
Egide Louis
(404) 562-9240
Louis.egide@epa.gov
7
-------
FY09 Robust-Results Oriented Activities
Description: Sewee to Santee Watershed Project
Goal 2: Clean and Safe Water
Objective 2.1: Protect Human Health; Sub-Objective: 2.1.1 - Water Safe to Drink
Objective 2.2: Protect Water Quality; Sub-Objective: 2.1.2 - Fish & Shellfish Safe to Eat
Environmental Justice National Priorities: Water Safe to Drink; Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat
The Sewee to Santee region lies in coastal South Carolina; located in northeastern Charleston County. This watershed is relatively
undeveloped and sustains a number of, low-income, African-American communities. Most are underserved by public utilities and many
have shallow drinking wells and failing onsite septic tanks. The shallow wells contain high iron (a health concern for men) as well as high
manganese concentrations. A portion of the wells are contaminated with fecal coliform. Many residents must get drinking and wash water
from community wells many miles from their homes. As a result of inadequate public utility service, these communities lack fire protection
and bacteriological contamination has required the closing of local shellfish beds; this has diminished the communities' ability to avail itself
of that resource for subsistence. Many residents are also concerned about growth pressures and sprawl from the Charleston vicinity.
Region 4 will provide financial and technical assistance to: (a) provide clean/safe drinking water to the community, (b) eliminate potential
health concerns from contaminated wells, and (c) restore shellfish harvesting use and its related economical benefits.
8
-------
Acli\ ilies/Resources/
Oiilpul
Applicable On Iconic Mcnsiirc
I'oiiil of ( onliicl
Piirlncrs
Shorl-lcrm
Inlcrmcdiiilc
I.OII}»
-lerm
(awareness)
(heha\ ion
icondiliom
Activities
Review grant/loan proposals from municipalities.
Provide technical support to SC DHEC regulatory
activities including TMDL development for
impaired waters, community outreach, education,
and capacity building; and identification and
elimination of illicit discharges.
Provide support and guidance in the development of
SMART Growth principles for the area.
Distribution and Promotion of Tools & Materials
Financial assistance.
Technical
assistance.
Distribute septic
system maintenance
information and
other tools and
materials.
Increase awareness of
all stakeholders.
Partners/stakeholders
are more aware of the
challenges of working
with disadvantaged
and underserved
communities.
Partners/stakeholders
are more aware of
areas with
Stakeholders
implement
septic system
maintenance
practices.
Lone-term
Building
infrastructure
(data,
resources,
materials,
Provide
clean/safe
drinking water
to the
community.
Eliminate
potential
health
concerns from
contaminated
wells.
Craig Hesterlee
(404) 562-9749
Hesterlee.craig@epa.gov
Becky Allenbach
(404) 562-9687
Allenbach.becky@epa.gov
Consider community submissions of project ideas
for SEPs where applicable
Potential Resources
State Grant Support
State Revolving Fund Loan Program
Development of Existing Federal and Private
Funding
Shellfish TMDL
development.
contaminated
drinking water and
failing septic tanks to
target activities and
resources.
training,
education, and
partnerships).
Increase
effectiveness
of outreach and
education.
Restore
shellfish
harvesting use
and its related
economical
benefits.
CARE Grants
Potential Partners:
SCDHEC, NOAA, FWS, Sewee to Santee
Community Development Corporation, Charleston
County, Mount Pleasant Waterworks, Community
Groups, Academic Institutions
9
-------
Environmental Justice Program Review
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration
Objective 3.2: Restore Land; Sub-Objective: 3.2.2-Cleanup and Revitalize Contaminated Land
Environmental Justice National Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Region 4 is committed to conducting an environmental justice review during FY09. Currently, plans are to conduct this review utilizing the
Cleanup and Remediation (C&R) Protocol.
10
-------
Section 2
Performance Measures Matrix
Air Pesticides & Toxic Substances Division
Goal 1
Goal 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.2.3
Air Toxic Monitoring Branch/Indoor Environments & Grants Section
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term
(awareness)
(behavior)
(condition)
Continue Indoor
Develop and
Enhance asthma awareness to
Children, adults,
There will be a reduction in
Heidi LeSane
Environments outreach
coordinate
children adults and/or
and/or caregivers will
the number of asthma
(404) 562-9074
activities targeting EJ areas.
asthma and
caregivers living in low-
take measures to
episodes and hospital visits.
lesane. heidi@epa. gov
IAQ activities
income areas; through
reduce asthma triggers
for:
outreach activities at schools,
in their homes and
Increase student
Lashon Blakely
*World
community meetings, and
schools.
performance due to adequate
(404) 562-9136
Asthma Day
health promotion events.
IAQ.
Blakely.lashon@epa.gov
* Indoor Air
School administrators
Quality Month
Enhance school
will identify, prevent,
(Baseline: Over 150,000
Henry Slack
* Asthma
administrators, school nurses,
and resolve common
people have been reached as
(404) 562-9143
Awareness
and facility staff awareness on
school IAQ concerns.
a result of asthma,
slack.henry@epa.gov
Month
common IAQ concerns.
secondhand smoke
* Radon
education, and Tools for
Patsy Brooks
Awareness
Schools implementation in
(404) 562-9145
Month
school buildings.
brooks.barbara@epa.gov
At least 2 IAQ workshops
will be held for school
districts in targeted EJ
areas).
11
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term
(awareness)
(behavior)
(condition)
Provide technical and
Oversight of Asthma
Enhance asthma and
Children, adults, and/or
There will be a
Various administrative
administrative oversight of Indoor
and IAQ
IAQ awareness to
caregivers will take
reduction in the
project officers on the
Environments funded grant
awareness/education
children adults and/or
measures to reduce
number of
grants team
projects in all areas including the
grant projects.
caregivers living in low-
asthma triggers or take
asthma episodes
following EJ areas (Charleston,
income areas, through
actions to
and hospital
Technical project Officers:
SC, Duval County, FL, and
outreach activities at
address/eliminate IAQ
visits.
portions of MS)
schools, community
concerns in their homes
Heidi LeSane
meetings, and health
and schools.
Increase student
(404) 562-9074
promotion events.
performance
lesane.heidi@epa.gov
School administrators
due to adequate
Enhance school
will identify, prevent,
IAQ.
Lashon Blakely
administrators, school
and resolve common
(404) 562-9136
nurses, and facility staff
school IAQ concerns.
Blakely.lashon@epa.gov
awareness on common
IAQ concerns.
Henry Slack
(404) 562-9143
slack.henry@epa.gov
Patsy Brooks
(404) 562-9145
brooks.barbara@epa.gov
12
-------
Air Pesticides & Toxic Substances Division
Goal 1
Goal: 1.
Monitoring and Technical Support Section
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Work with the State of
Tennessee to address air toxics
in Memphis
Perform
measurements of air
toxics
concentrations in EJ
areas.
Air quality
measurements
Data analysis
From data analysis and interpretation,
provide awareness of air quality
concentrations and exposure to
citizens in EJ areas.
Donnette Sturdivant
(404) 562-9431
sturdivant.donnette@epa.gov
(Baseline: TN has a large EJ
community with potential exposure to
adverse air quality concentrations.
This effort will also support the PPA
between TN and EPA)
Work with the State and local to
and conduct address air toxics
across the Region in EJ areas.
Perform
measurements of air
toxics
concentrations in EJ
communities.
Air quality
measurements
Data analysis
From data analysis and interpretation,
provide awareness of air quality
concentrations and exposure to
citizens in EJ areas.
(Baseline: Region 4 has several areas
that have been selected to receive
community assessment grants and
other monitoring grants that target EJ
communities with potential exposure
to adverse air quality concentrations).
Donnette Sturdivant
(404) 562-9431
sturdivant.donnette@epa.gov
13
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Local- Scale Community
Assessment Projects (grants).
(1) One year of quality
assured air toxics
monitoring data for volatile
organic compounds in
Louisville, Kentucky and
for volatile organic
compounds, metals, and
carbonyl compounds in
Memphis, Tennessee; (2)
Evaluation of burning sugar
cane emissions in West
Palm Beach, Florida.
Evaluate ambient
levels of air toxics
in these areas and
identify sources that
might be
contributing to
these levels.
Develop strategies for
reducing risks from
toxic air pollutants.
Reduce ambient
levels of air toxics
emitted.
(Baseline: Three
Local- Scale
Community
Assessment
Projects in
potential EJ areas
in 2009).
Donnette Sturdivant
(404) 562-9431
sturdivant.donnette@epa.gov
Artra Cooper
(404) 562-9047
cooper.artra@epa.gov
Maintain relationship
established with Spelman
College under the 2007 - 2009
Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU).
Initiates the
establishment of a
collaborative
partnership for the
promotion of
environmental
awareness and
education.
Provide a forum for
informational exchange
in which Spelman
students and professors,
EPA staff may
collaborate to develop
activities which promote
environmental education
and awareness.
Workshops,
seminars,
classroom courses,
job fairs, and
internships.
(Baseline:
Baseline
measurement may
include the total
number of
activities
developed and
completed in
2009).
Donnette Sturdivant
(404) 562-9431
sturdivant.donnette@epa.gov
Kara Belle
(404) 562-8322
belle.kara@epa.gov
14
-------
Air Pesticides & Toxic Substances
Goal: 1.
Air Toxics Assessment and Implementation Section
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
1. Use MACT program to
limit emissions of toxics.
Ongoing assistance to
SLTs in
implementation of
MACT program.
ALL SLTs are aware
of the importance of
developing their
MACT programs.
Full MACT delegation of
SLTs to help limit emissions
of toxics in area of potential
disproportionate risk.
MACT programs will lead to
reductions in air releases
driven by industry desire to
personally reduce their
pollution load on
communities.
(Baseline: All SLTs
understand MACT regulations
and the importance of their
delegation to states.).
Lee Page :
(404) 562-9131
page.lee@epa.gov
15
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Assume direct
implementation role
for area source
standards not
accepted by State and
Local programs
(e.g., training and
outreach for collision
repair rule).
Outreach to affected
communities
concerning
applicability and
particulars of the
rules.
Submission by
businesses of initial and
compliance notifications
and changing behavior to
comply with rules in
areas of potential
disproportionate impact.
Reduced emissions
resulting in lower
exposures of staff and
neighbors to air
toxics.
(Baseline: Business
community unaware
of new rules and using
practices that allow
unnecessary exposure
of workers and
neighbors).
Paul Wagner
(404) 562-9100
Wagner.paul@epa.gov
Marien Scott
(404) 562-9144
scott.marien@epa.gov
Raymond Gregory
(404) 562-9116
gregory .ray mond@epa. gov
2. Use Risk Screening
Environmental Indicator
Software to target areas
with greater relative risk.
Provide training in
use of software and
provide RSEI results
as communities target
areas of greater
relative risk.
Better understanding
by communities and
government partners
of areas of greater
potential public health
impact; frequently in
EJ areas.
Focused attention on
higher relative risk areas
leading to efforts to
reduce emissions.
Reduced emissions
and exposures of
those near the sources.
(Baseline: Partners
and communities that
is not aware of the
RSEI software and
potential to help
them).
Doug Chatham
(404) 562-9113
chatham.douglas@epa.gov
16
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
3. Improve the National
Consult with S&L's
SLTs understand the
Improve NATA risk
SLTs prioritize NEI
Egide Louis
Emissions Inventory
and other
national use of their
estimates and other
data input and use
(404) 562-9240
stakeholders on
NEI data and its
assessments at local level
NATA analytical
louis.egide@epa.gov
emissions inventory
development.
implications in
assessing health
effects nationwide.
to support evaluation of
areas of potential
disproportionate risks.
results in priority
setting and planning.
(Baseline: SLT's
have attended
conferences that
demonstrated the
usefulness of the NEI
data in assessing
environmental
impacts.
17
-------
Science and Ecosystem Support Division
Goal 1
Goal 1: Clean Air & Global Climate Change
EJ Objective # 1.1: Healthier Outdoor Air
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the PM2.5 Program by analyzing
samples received from EJ communities.
Data which can
be used to
determine PM2.5
levels.
Community
becomes aware of
any problems.
Community leaders
will look for ways to
reduce PM 2.5 levels in
their area.
Help improve the health
and air quality in the
community and
surrounding areas.
(Baseline: Air quality
monitoring data and any
historical data.
Danny France
Air & Superfund
Section Chief
(706) 355-8738
France.danny@epa.gov
Support states, tribes, and local agencies
with field equipment and technical
expertise for PM2.5 air monitoring in
areas identified as EJ communities.
PM 2.5 levels
monitored by the
stakeholders.
Expertise and
knowledge gained
by the
stakeholders.
Stakeholders will look
towards ways to reduce
ambient concentrations
of PM2.5.
Improvement in overall
air quality.
(Baseline: Number of
requests made by the
program in support of
PM 2.5 air monitoring
activities).
Danny France
Air & Superfund
Section Chief
(706) 355-8738
France.danny@epa.gov
18
-------
Science & Ecosystems Support Division
Goal 1
Goal #1: Clean Air & Global Climate Change
Objective 1.1: Healthier Outdoor Air
Objective: 1.1.1 Ozone & PM2.5
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term
(awareness)
(behavior)
(condition)
Support the Air, Pesticides
Data made
Community
Through
Improve human
Mike Bowden
and Toxics Management
available through
leaders,
coordination with
health and air
Chief, Air &
Division (APTMD) PM2.5
the APTMD which
state/local
APTMD, SESD
quality in the
Superfund Section
and Ozone Programs EJ
can be used to
agencies
will work with
community and
(706)355-8734
activities by analyzing
determine PM2.5
become aware
community leaders,
surrounding
bowden.mike@epa.gov
samples collected in
and Ozone levels
of the PM 2 .5
state/local agencies
communities.
communities identified as
in EJ and to assist
and Ozone
to look for ways to
EJ by APTMD during FY
in the decision
levels in their
mitigate PM 2.5 and
Baseline:
2009.
making process.
area.
Ozone concerns in
their area.
Previous air
quality monitoring
data and any
historical data in
communities
identified by
APTMD during
FY09.
19
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Assist the APTMD EJ
activities by providing
technical support to states,
tribes and local agencies in
the areas of PM 2.5 and
Ozone during FY 2009
Provide PM 2.5
and Ozone data to
enhance the EJ
communities
understanding of
the air quality.
Expertise and
knowledge
gained by the
stakeholders.
Stakeholders will
look towards ways
to reduce ambient
concentrations of
PM2.5 and Ozone.
Improvement in
overall air quality.
Baseline:
Previous air
monitoring and
historical data
identified in EJ
communities by
APTMD during
FY09.
Mike Bowden
Chief, Air &
Superfund Section
(706)355-8734
bowden.mike@epa.gov
20
-------
Science & Ecosystems Support Division
Goal 2
Goal 2: Clean and Safe Water
EJ Objective #2.1: Protect Human Health
National Environmental Justice Priority: Water Safe to Drink and Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Water
Management Division
(WMD) EJ activities by
providing field and laboratory
support to -the Total
Maximum Daily Loadings
(TMDLs) studies in
communities identified as EJ
by WMD during FY 2009.
Data provided by
SESD will be used
by the WMD to
determine whether
TMDLs are met or
exceeded in EJ
communities
identified by
WMD.
Determine
and raise
awareness of
whether water
is safe for
intended uses.
SESD will
coordinate with the
WMD to provide
oversight to
state/locals in EJ
communities to
make sure water
body is assessed to
meet TMDLs
requirements
Ensure
compliance with
Clean Water Act
and improved
water quality in EJ
communities
Baseline:
Historical data
from TMDLs
studies and results
provided from
laboratory
analyses in EJ
communities as
identified by the
WMD during
FY09.
John Deatrick,
Ecological Evaluation
Section Chief
(706)355-8616
deatrik.john@epa.gov
21
-------
Goal #2: Clean and Safe Water
Objective: 2.2: Protect Water Quality; Sub-Objective: 2.2.1 - Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basins
National Environmental Justice Priority: Water Safe to Drink and Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Water Management
Division (WMD) EJ activities
by providing field and
laboratory support for Water
Quality standards work in
communities identified as EJ by
WMD during FY 2009.
Data provided by
SESD will be used
by the WMD to
assist in the
determination of the
watershed Water
Quality..
Determine
immediate
integrity of
the
watershed..
Actions taken to
determine what
may be adversely
impacting the
integrity of the
watershed.
Enhance or ensure
the water quality
of streams, rivers,
lakes and protect
ocean & coastal
water bodies.
Baseline:
Previous Water
Quality standards
and any historical
data identified by
WMD in EJ
communities
during FY09.
John Deatrick,
Ecological Evaluation
Section, Chief
(706)355-8774
deatrick
.john@epa.gov
22
-------
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division
Goal 3
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Capacity building to improve
information concerning RCRA
sites.
Target EJ training of
EPA and State
staff/managers.
Review present
system in place to
inform
stakeholders.
Region improves its tools
to improve EJ
understanding in the
respective divisions and
programs.
Efforts alert internal and
external stake-holders of
regional approaches.
Measured by increase
numbers of trainees from the
baseline of division trainees
in FY08 to the cumulative
number inFY09.
One training course per year.
Alan Farmer
RCRA Division
(404) 562-8313
farmer.alan@epa.gov
23
-------
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division
Goal 3
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration - Continued
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Distribution and Promotion of tools
and materials to improve
understanding of funding
opportunities.
Conduct meeting of
federal agencies
(Federal Summit)
highlighting EJ
objectives.
Develop a list of
foundation resources.
Increase awareness of
stakeholders (Fifty
(50) municipal
grantees).
Outreach to eight (8)
State Environmental
and Economic
Agencies.
Increase effectiveness
of outreach and
partnerships.
Create an informed
constituency on
Brownfields and
revitalization efforts.
Funding provided to EJ
communities is increased.
Measured by cumulative
number of grants to EJ
communities from the
baseline of grants in
FY08 to FY09.
One mailing list created
to share resource
information.
Matt Robbins
RCRA Immediate
Office
(404) 562-8371
robbins.matt@epa.gov
24
-------
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division
Goal 3
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Implement outreach
efforts to rural and small
communities impacted
by Brownfields dealing
with both Superfund
programs.
Determine present status
of grant awards and
applications from rural
and small communities.
Host information
sessions for Region 4
rural communities
impacted.
Create informed constituency
concerning Brownfields and
EPA's programs depending on
the site location and proximity
to Brownfield areas.
Minimum of one site.
Increase the number of
applications for EPA's
competitive grants from
rural and small
communities.
Distribute grant
information to non-profit
organizations on a yearly
basis.
The program better serves
the needs of under-serviced
communities.
Cumulative number of
Brownfields grants awarded
in EJ areas during is
increased in FY09 and
following years.
Phil Vorsatz
Brownfields Section
(404) 562-8759
vorsatz.phil@epa.gov
25
-------
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division
Goal 3
Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration
National Environmental Justice Priority Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Improve public health focus as
part of the revitalization of
contaminated properties.
Develop a seminar involving
multi-regions, ATSDR, and
community representatives to
focus on the end-use of
properties and the improvement
of health at sites being
redeveloped.
Do two workshops at a
minimum.
Knowledge about
public health issues
among EPA staff
and ATSDR is
increased.
Staff will meet with
ATSDR at least
once per year to
discuss.
Conduct activities
focused on public health
issues associated with
the presence of
contaminated properties.
Do two (2) workshops
at a minimum in FY09
Improved
coordination on
public health
issues between
Regions 4 and 5.
Do two workshops
at a minimum in
FY09
Matt Robbins
RCRA Immediate
Office
(404) 562-8371
robbins.matt@epa.gov
Do two workshops
at a minimum in
FY09.
26
-------
Science & Ecosystems Support Division
Goal 3
Goal 3: Land Preservation & Restoration
Objective: 3.2- Restore Land; Sub-Objective: 3.2.2 - Clean Up & Revitalize Contaminated Land
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Superfund and
RCRA Divisions EJ
activities by providing field
investigations, laboratory
and technical support in
communities identified as
EJ by the divisions during
FY09
3.2.2 (Clean Up &
Revitalize Contaminated
Land)
Data used by the
programs to
determine non
compliance issues
and corrective
actions needed in
EJ communities.
Determine site
contamination
and or
groundwater
conditions.
Information
gathered will be
used to further
assist in the
evaluation of
the site.
Ensure, clean up,
compliance &
revitalization of
contaminated site.
Baseline: Historical
compliance monitoring
data and data provided
by the laboratory
identified by the
Superfund and RCRA
divisions in EJ
communities during
FY09.
Mike Bowden,
Superfund Section
Chief
(706)355-8734
bowden.mike@epa.gov
Trent Rainey, Acting
Enforcement Section
Chief
(706)355-8576
rainey.trent@epa.gov
27
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Superfund EJ
activities by providing
laboratory and technical
assistance in order to assist
in the cost recovery actions
for cleanup in EJ
communities to determine
Responsible Party (RP) at
sites identified as EJ during
FY09.
Data gathered in
EJ communities
will be used by
the programs to
recover cost of
corrective actions
at Superfund sites.
Liable parties
are identified.
Actions are
taken to
recovery cost.
Federal resources are
conserved.
Baseline: Number of
cost recovery requests
identified as EJ during
FY09.
Mike Bowden, Air &
Superfund Section
Chief
(706)355-8734
bowden.mike@epa.gov
3.2.3 (Maximize
Responsible Party
Participation at Superfund
Sites)
28
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 3
Goal #3: Land Preservation & Restoration
National Environmental Justice Priority: Restore Land
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Improve public health focus
as part of the revitalization of
contaminated properties.
Develop a seminar involving
multi-regions, ATSDR, and
community representatives to
focus on the end-use of
properties and the
improvement of health at sites
being redeveloped.
Knowledge about public
health issues among EPA
staff and ATSDR is
increased. Staff will
meet with ATSDR at
least once per year to
discuss.
Do two workshops at a
Conduct activities
focused on public
health issues
associated with the
presence of
contaminated
properties.
Improved
coordination on
public health
issues between
Regions 4 and 5.
Do two (2)
workshops at a
minimum.
Matt Robbins
RCRA Immediate
Office
(404) 562-8371
Robbins.matt@epa.gov
Do two (2) workshops at a
minimum.
minimum.
Do two (2) workshops
at a minimum.
(This is a new
activity and there
is no baseline)
29
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 3
Goal #3: Land Preservation & Restoration
Objective 3.2:: Restore Land
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Develop baseline report on
properties ready for reuse.
Produce a report
that provides site
information on
ready for reuse
properties.
Increase awareness of
internal and external
stakeholders on extent of
contaminated properties
after appropriate controls
are present.
Average of five sites per
year.
Region identifies properties
ready for reuse as integrated
into its overall program
mission.
Number of sites identified
for each of the five waste
programs, with emphasis on
Superfund, Emergency
Response, and Federal
Facilities Programs.
Average of five sites per
year.
Revitalization is seen
as a culture change
toward focus on end
use as well technical
controls.
Average of five sites
per year.
(This is a new
activity. Baseline will
be set at year end).
Bill Denman
(404) 562-8939
Denman.william@epa.gov
Jon Bornholm
(404) 562-8820
Bornholm.jon@epa.gov
30
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 3
Goal #3: Land Preservation & Restoration
EJ Objective # 1
National Environmental Justice Priority: Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Continue involvement with
constituencies to improve
information concerning Superfund
impacts on areas.
Develop template to
be used in dealing
with community
residents impacted by
Superfund and NPL-
caliber sites.
Review present
systems in place to
deal with community
involvement
practices.
Region improves its
public outreach effort
to ensure community
outreach is effective.
One training per year.
Community involvement
efforts are made more
public to alert internal and
external stakeholders of
regional approaches.
(Baseline:
Number of sites at which
CICs involved.
Based on the number of
targets given to the
Superfund Division. At
least four sites per CIC)
Jewell Grubbs
(404) 562-8568
Grubbs.Jewell@epa.gov
Support EJ activities at Savannah
River Site .
Develop outreach and
education tools.
Educate
communities
impacted by SRS
activities.
Increase participation
in decision and/or
policy making.
Increase environmental
science training at
Savannah State
University.
(Baseline: Survey
participants before and
after training).
Arthur Collins
(404) 562-9742
Collins.arthur@epa.gov
Robert Pope
(404) 562-8506
Pope.robert@epa.gov
31
-------
Air Pesticides & Toxic Substances Division
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective#4.2.
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support community air
toxic risk assessment and
reduction.
Support CARE grantees with
air toxics information
(Savannah, Atlanta, etc.)
Support CARE grantees with
training on comparative risk
evaluation.
Communities become
organized, better
understand toxics in
their environments, and
develop risk
management plans for
issues judged to be of
greatest concern at the
community level.
Communities focus
efforts on priority
issues, experience
progress, and
develop sense of
capability.
Community
partnerships improve
environment beyond
level achievable with
regulation alone.
Partnerships become
self-sustaining and
address emerging
issues.
(Baseline:
Communities that rely
upon regulation to
enhance their
environment.
Communities without
local stakeholder
groups).
Paul Wagner
(404) 562-9100
wagner.ul@epa.gov
Egide Louis
(404) 562-9240
Louis.egide@epa.gov
Douglas Chatham
(404) 562-9113
Chatham.douglas@epa.gov
Solomon Pollard, Jr.
(404) 562-9180
pollard j r. solomon@epa.gov
32
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Perform analyses of
historical EPA Region 4 air
toxics monitoring datasets to
predict trends, spatial and
temporal variability in
ambient air toxics and its
relationship to sources,
demographic factors, and
potential risk to people and
ecosystems.
EPA understands
relationship between
air monitoring data and
sources.
EPA applies this
relationship to other
locations to verify
the models.
EPA share this
information with state
and locals for them to
apply.
(Baseline: We do not
fully understand these
relationships).
Egide Louis
(404) 562-9240
Louis.egide@epa.gov
Kenneth Mitchell
(404) 562-9065
mitchell.ken@epa.gov
Solomon Pollard
(404) 562-9180
pollard j r. solomon@epa.gov
Sara Waterson
(404) 562-9061
waterson. sara@epa.gov
Offer 3-day Air Toxics Risk
Assessment course in
Atlanta.
Students understand
principles of human
health risk assessment
and underlying science
and policy.
Students apply the
techniques to
develop their own
risk assessments
with support from
R4 risk assessors.
Students are able to
develop risk
assessment documents
in house.
(Baseline: Students
not aware of
techniques, policies,
and science of risk
assessment).
Egide Louis
(404) 562-9240
Louis.egide@epa.gov
Solomon Pollard
(404) 562-9180
Pollard.jr. solomon@epa. gov
33
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Distribution of information
on funding for community
projects to allow risk
assessment and risk
management in areas of
interest and potential
disproportionate risk.
Awareness of potential
sources of funding for
community air toxics
work.
More applications
for funding from
government and
other sources and
more opportunity
for risk
management.
Improved
understanding of risks
and greater
community capacity to
address issues of
environmental risk,
and self-sustaining
community
stakeholder
organizations.
(Baseline:
Communities without
financial resources
that they can control
immediately).
Paul Wagner
(404) 562-9100
wagner.ul@epa.gov
34
-------
Activities/Resour
ces /
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Consistent quality in
community air toxics risk
assessments and increased
willingness of communities to
initiate a toxics risk analysis.
Support in risk assessment,
management, and
communication in
communities like Birmingham,
Calvert City, Loudon
Provide training and
consultation to SLT's on
Air Toxics Assessment
methods.
SLT's develop a screening
method to determine
where to focus attention
based on Risk levels.
SLT's determine which
industries are responsible
for the majority of risks in
their jurisdiction.
(Baseline: Limited SLT
training and consultation
provided. Reinforcement
and application of the Risk
Assessment process is
ongoing).
Egide Louis
(404) 562-9240
Louis.egide@epa.gov
Solomon Pollard
(404) 562-9180
Pollard.jr. solomon@epa. gov
More effective federal, state,
and local community air toxics
programs.
Increase awareness of
opportunity to go beyond
regulation in order to
improve environment
and reduce risks.
Investigate possibility of
collaborative and/or
regulations to reduce air
toxics risks; implement in
some locations.
Reduce toxics risks through
locally developed
regulations or collaborative
partnerships with diverse
membership.
(Baseline: Fledgling air
toxics programs that need
training and vision).
Paul Wagner
(404) 562-9100
wagner.ul@epa.gov
Africa Project
The output of this effort will be
years of quality assured
ambient air monitoring data for
criteria pollutants.
The allocation of a
regular budget to run and
sustain the ambient air
monitoring program for
both countries.
Both countries working
with relevant stakeholders
to adopt enforceable air
quality standards.
Sustainability of the
monitoring program by both
countries.
(Baseline: Communities
without data-based
understanding of the air
toxics they face).
Solomon Pollard
(404) 562-9180
pollard j r. solomon@epa.gov
35
-------
Air Pesticides & Toxic Substances Division
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective #4.2.2 - Children Health
Pesticides & Toxic Substances Branch/Lead Children's Health/Children's Health Program
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Plan and support a Conference
targeting the Hispanic community to
enhance understanding of children
environmental health hazards such as
Lead-Based Paint and pesticides.
1. Conduct conference
targeted to the Hispanic
community leaders in
September 2009.
2. Develop local
partnerships with
Hispanic leaders to
disseminate bilingual
material and training
information on children's
environmental health
hazards such as
Lead-Based Paint and
Pesticides.
1. Collaboration
with programs,
leaders, and
institutions affiliated
with the Hispanic
communities.
2. Increase
dissemination of
educational and
outreach material to
the Hispanic
Community.
1. Increase
awareness of the
impact of children's
environmental
health hazards such
as
Lead-based Paint
and pesticides in the
Hispanic
community.
2. Reduce exposure
to children's
environmental
health hazards.
Improved health of
infants and children
in Hispanic
communities.
(Baseline:
1. Number of
community leaders,
programs, providers,
and organizations
participating in the
conference.
2. Number of people
reached).
Wayne Garfinkel,
(404) 562-8982
garfinkel.wayne@epa.gov
36
-------
Air Pesticides & Toe Substances Branch
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective #4.2.2 - Children Health
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Conduct and support education, outreach,
research, and networking programs
addressing Children Environmental Health
disparities and impacts for low income and
minority populations
Manage and provide support,(e.g. providing
materials, information, and participating in
workshops and/or health fairs), such as:
"Break the Cycle Symposium," "The
Children Health Research Center
Community Outreach" to increase public
awareness of children environmental health
issues to Anniston, AL. Duvall County, and
FL EJ community.
1. Utilize Website,
curriculum,
brochures, and other
material to address
Pb, Hg, PCB, and
other environmental
health concerns.
2. Conduct
Education and
outreach programs
addressing
environmental health
concerns.
Awareness of
environmental
health hazards in
the EJ community.
Increase
collaboration with
programs and
institutions
affiliated with
underserved
communities.
Increased
programming and
activities to address
environmental
hazards in high risk
poor and minority
communities
Reduced exposure to
environmental
health hazards.
Improved health of
infants and
children in EJ
communities.
(Baseline:
Number of
activities and
programs
addressing
environmental
heath in poor and
minority
communities
Number of
educators, health
care programs,
providers,
researchers and the
general public
reached).
Wayne Garfinkel,
(404) 562-8982
garfinkel.wayne@epa.gov
37
-------
Air Pesticides & Toe Substances Branch
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective #4.1
Lead & Compliance Assistance Program
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Target and conduct Lead-Based Paint
Conduct 25 compliance
Increase the
Improve the
Reduce and
Keith Bates
Compliance Assistance in Columbia,
assistance events in
awareness of lead
dissemination of lead-
eventually
(404) 562-8992
SC in FY 2009.
target area.
hazards and the
based paint hazards
eliminate the
bates.keith@epa.gov
Provide Lead Safety information to the
Columbia, SC, Hispanic community,
painters, construction workers, realtors,
and others working on pre-1978 homes.
Create educational
toolkit in Spanish and
distribute to Hispanic
Associations, churches,
schools, and public.
causes of childhood
lead poisoning.
information to high
risk communities.
incidents of
childhood lead
poisoning.
John Hund
(404) 562-8978
hund.john w@epa.gov
Develop a Spanish lead
safe training
curriculum.
Train two lead-safe
Scott Halyard
(404) 562-8991
halyard. scott@epa. gov
community liaisons in
the Columbia SC area.
38
-------
Air Pesticides & Toe Substances Branch
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.1 & EJ Objective: 5.1
Lead & Compliance Assistance Program
Chemical Products and Asbestos Section
Asbestos Program
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
EJ Compliance Monitorine/Enforcement:
Counties ranking the highest in number of
children with the largest minority population
and lowest income will be the highest priority
for a minimum of five (5) EPA inspections.
Additionally, using this information EPA will
recommend a minimum of five environmental
justice areas to each TSCA AHERA grantee
State with EPA credentials for compliance
monitoring.
5-EPA
Inspections
5-GA
Inspections
5-MS
Inspections
5-NC
Inspections
Determine the compliance
status, conduct compliance
assistance, take appropriate
enforcement action to encourage
compliance, and prevent harm to
human health and the
environment.
Improved
knowledge of
regulations and
increased
compliance.
Improved
management of
asbestos
materials.
((Baseline:
ICIS Database).
Keith Bates
(404) 562-8992
bates.keith@epa.gov
John Hund
(404) 562-8978
hund.john w@epa.gov
Scott Halyard
(404) 562-8991
halyard. scott@epa. gov
5-TN
Inspections
39
-------
Air Pesticides & Toe Substances Branch
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.1 & EJ Objective: 5.1
Core TSCA Program
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
EJ Compliance Assistance: Tareet
and conduct site specific Core
TSCA compliance assistance
directed at small chemical
importers, exporters, processors, and
manufacturers in environmental
justice areas during FY2009.
Two (2)
compliance
assistance site
visits.
Determine the
compliance status and
conduct compliance
assistance to encourage
compliance and prevent
harm to human health
and the environment.
Improved knowledge of
regulations and increased
compliance.
Improved of chemical
substances and enhanced
reporting and exchange
of chemical information.
ICIS Database.
Verne George
(404) 562-8998
george.verne@epa.gov
Mark Bean
(404) 562-9000
bean. mark@epa. gov
Tony Spann
(404) 562-8971
spann.tony@epa.gov
40
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
EJ Compliance
Monitorins/Enforcement:
The Region will expand its Core
TSCA Direct Consumables
Initiative to include site visits at
small non-chain retail outlets in
environmental justice
Two (2) site
visits to
identify
chemicals in
the market
place.
One (1) visit
will be in an
urban EJ area
and the other
in a rural EJ
area.
Identification of
chemicals directly
available to the public
residing in environmental
justice areas that are
potentially not in
compliance with TSCA
and which may pose a
threat to human health
and the environment.
Identification of
companies that are
providing chemicals to the
market place through
manufacture, process or
import that may pose a
threat to human health and
the environment and are
not in compliance with
TSCA regulations.
Ensure that chemicals
available directly to the
public in the market
place are in compliance
with TSCA regulations
and human heath and the
environment is protected
through testing and
production, use, and
import monitoring.
(Baseline: ICIS
Database).
Verne George
(404) 562-8998
george.verne@epa.gov
Mark Bean
(404) 562-9000
bean. mark@epa. gov
Tony Spann
(404) 562-8971
spann.tony@epa.gov
41
-------
Air Pesticides & Toe Substances Branch
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.1.3
Pesticides Section
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Provide the Hispanic Farm
workers in Southeast Georgia
with information on pesticide
safety and WPS at health fairs.
Partners
Southeast Georgia Communities
Project.
Plan to attend migrant
health fair in May 09 in
Southern Georgia.
Distribute information
about pesticide safety
and WPS.
Increased awareness of
pesticide safety among
farm workers.
Workers are better
equipped to protect
themselves and their
families.
Healthier, safer farm
workers, and farm
workers families.
Christine Fortuin
(404) 562-9003
fortuin.christine@epa.gov
Amber Davis
(404) 562-9014
davis. amber@epa. gov
Phillip Beard
(404) 562-9012
beard.phillip@epa. gov
Continue national training of
agricultural inspectors in the
Breaking Barriers curriculum for
interviewing workers with limited
English skills.
Partners
Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services.
Conduct one National
Pesticide Inspectors
Residential Training
Breaking Barriers
course in April 2009, in
Florida. We plan to
have 25 inspectors from
across the US.
Increased knowledge
of Spanish language
and ability to interview
Spanish speaking farm
workers using the tools
provided in the training
Inspectors have
increased their contact
with Hispanic workers
during inspections and
conducted successful
interviews.
Providing better
protection and
enforcement
oversight for
workers who do not
speak English as a
first language.
Christine Fortuin
(404) 562-9003
fortuin.christine@epa.gov
Amber Davis
(404) 562-9014
davis. amber@epa. gov
42
-------
Environmental Justice Office
Goal 4
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
South Carolina Environmental Justice Advisory Committee
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Activities
Conduct periodic meetings with
the SC EJ Taskforce.
Provide technical assistance to SC
DHEC and the SC EJ Taskforce.
Participate in five (5) listening
sessions.
Directory of
revitalization and EJ
resources from state
agencies.
Set of
recommendations.
Increase awareness of
environmental justice for
all stakeholders.
Partners/stakeholders are
more aware of the
challenges of working with
disadvantaged, distressed,
underserved communities.
State agencies develop
procedures and policies
addressing
environmental justice.
Residents are proactive
in revitalizing their
communities.
Improve quality
of life for all
people in SC.
Eliminate
disparities in
allocation of
revitalization
Cynthia Peurifoy
Environmental Justice
(404) 562-9649
peufifoy. cy nthia@epa. gov
Resources
Federal Grant Support
In-kind support from SC EJ
Taskforce members.
Buildins Partnerships:
State agencies, Clemson
University Extension Service,
South Carolina State University,
South Carolina Port Authority,
Chamber of Commerce, local
business and industry.
Suggested areas to
target for
revitalization.
SC EJ Taskforce members
are more aware of ways that
can provide resources to
distressed areas to help in
revitalization efforts.
Lone term
- Develop a resource
directory for
communities (data,
resources, materials,
website, hotline,
training/education,
partnerships)
- Increase effectiveness
of outreach and
education.
resources.
43
-------
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EPA/State Engagement
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Activities
Conduct periodic
meetings with the State
EJ Coordinators.
Develop State EJ Action
Plans
Attend NEJAC Meetings
and other conferences.
EJ training classes per
state.
EJ Action Plans for at
least 3 states.
EJ Conference per state.
Increase awareness of
environmental justice for senior
managers and staff at each state
agency.
States are more aware of the
challenges of working in EJ
areas.
Stage agencies develop
procedures and policies
addressing
environmental justice.
EJ communities
are not impacted
negatively with
regards to
implementation
of environmental
laws and
regulations.
Cynthia Peurifoy
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9649
peufifoy. cy nthia@epa. gov
Help facilitate EJ
Fundamentals Course at
Regional EJ Conference.
respective agencies
Participate in Train-the-
Trainer Course.
Lessons learned booklet.
Resources
OEJ Training Fund.
In-kind support from
Region 4 EJ Office.
44
-------
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Description: EJ SEATS Regional Implementation
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Activities
Solicit workgroup members from
divisions
Establish subcommittees to conduct
research, implement survey, revise EJ
Policy, and provide training on regional
EJ tool.
Regional EJ
Tool.
Regional EJ
Tool
Training
classes.
Increase awareness of
environmental justice for all
senior managers and staff.
Staff, particularly enforcement
and permitting staff, has a
thorough understanding of EJ
when conducting daily activities.
Develop division EJ
policies.
Develop EJ policies
for permitting,
enforcement, and,
targeting
Improve quality
of life for all
people in
Region 4.
Sheryl Good
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9559
good, sheryl@epa.gov
Resources
Division support from team members
Regional EJ
Policy.
Staff understands how to
identify concerns in potential EJ
areas.
45
-------
Goal 4 Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Environmental Justice Farmers' Initiative
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Conduct two (2) to three (3)
workshops in MS, AL, GA, and SC.
Host s listening sessions.
Develop workshops
Demonstrations Projects.
Target minority and
low-income farmers in
four black belt states.
Provide outreach to farmers
on Best Management
Practices.
Provide water quality
information.
Provide ways to access
funding for practice
implementation.
Forester locally-led
collaboration with the
farm community.
Promotes cross-
program
collaboration.
Improve
surface and
groundwater
in priority
Watersheds.
Elvie Barlow
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9650
Barlow.elvie@epa.gov
46
-------
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Financial Assistance to
non profit organization, city
states, and local
governments.
Mail out
approximately
600 RFAs
Help communities
understand and address
their exposure to multiple
environmental harms and
risks.
Promote cross-
divisional
collaboration.
Help Build the capacity of the
affected community and create self-
sustaining, communities- based
partnerships that will continue to
improve the local environments in
the future.
Elvie Barlow
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9650
Barlow.elvie@epa.gov
47
-------
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Region 4 Environmental Justice Training
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Activity: Provide environmental
justice training - Internal.
Resources: Four FTEs (i.e., two
instructors, at least one, media
specific presentation, as required; and
one administrative staff; for
administrative requirements, e.g.,
participants' folders content,
additional handouts, certificates,
room requirements, announcements,
and database input and retrieval
information).
Partners: Region 4 senior and mid-
level managers and divisional
Environmental Justice Coordinators.
Number of Classes:
Two.
Training Hours:
Sixteen per course.
Participants Served:
Region 4 staff -
sixty.
Materials
Distributed: Course
materials and other
information which
contain various
environmental
justice related
articles and
documents - one per
participant.
Basic
understanding of
environmental
justice and its
philosophies.
Changed attitude.
Increased
knowledge of
processes and
tools.
Sensitivity to the
needs of
environmentally
burden
communities.
Responsiveness to the
fundamentals and
principles of
environmental justice.
Staff will identify and
incorporate
environmental justice
strategies and tools
into their daily
activities; including
collaborative problem
solving and effective
public participation.
Prior to major
environmental and public
health decision taken and
commitments made,
environmental justice
strategies and tools will be
utilized to assess the
relevant effects of these
decisions on minority
populations and low-
income populations;
including collaborative
problem solving and
effective public
participation.
Deborah Carter
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9668
carter.deborah@epa.gov
48
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Point of Contact
Long-term
(condition)
Activity: Provide environmental
justice training - External.
Resources: Resources: FourFTEs
(i.e., two instructors, at least one,
media specific presentation, as
required; and one administrative staff;
for administrative requirements, e.g.,
participants' folders content,
additional handouts, certificates,
room requirements, announcements,
and database input and retrieval
information).
Partners: Region 4 states and other
EPA stakeholders.
Number of Classes:
Two.
Training Hours:
Sixteen per course.
Participants Served:
Region 4 states and
other stakeholders -
sixty.
Materials
Distributed: Course
materials and other
information which
contain various
environmental
justice related
articles and
documents - one per
participant.
Basic
understanding of
environmental
justice and its
philosophies.
Changed attitude.
Increased
knowledge of
processes and
tools.
Sensitivity to the
needs of
environmentally
burden
communities.
Responsiveness to the
fundamentals and
principles of
environmental justice.
Staff will identify and
incorporate
environmental justice
strategies and tools
into their daily
activities; including
collaborative problem
solving and effective
public participation.
Prior to major
environmental and public
health decision taken and
commitments made,
environmental justice
strategies and tools will be
utilized to assess the
relevant effects of these
decisions on minority
populations and low-
income populations;
including collaborative
problem solving and
effective public
participation.
Deborah Carter
Environmental Justice
Office
(404) 562-9668
carter.deborah@epa.gov
49
-------
Science & Ecosystems Support Division
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Objective: 4.1: Chemical, Organism, & Pesticide Risk,
National Environmental Justice Priority: Collaborative Problem Solving
Activities/Resources/ Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Superfund
Division by providing
ecological risk assessments
in communities identified
as EJ by the program
during FY 2009.
Sub-Objective 4.1.1
Reduce Chemical Risk
Risk assessment data
will be used to
determine
concentrations of
chemicals/hazards that
may pose a threat to the
ecosystems.
Awareness of
potential
threats to
plants, animals
and overall
ecosystem..
Restrict use,
deny use of
chemicals or
additional
monitoring may
be required.
Protect
Ecosystems from
harmful chemicals
Baseline:
Historical data and
risk assessment
evaluations
identified by
Superfund as EJ
communities
during FY09.
Bobbi Carter,
Bioassessment &
Toxics Evaluation
Section Chief
(706)355-8708
carter.bobbi@epa.gov
50
-------
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
Objective 4.2: Communities;
National Environmental Justice Priorities: Collaborative Problem Solving/Revitalization of Brownfields and Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
SESD will provide
technical expertise to
over-burden countries in
identifying potential
solutions to some of their
environmental concerns
with air and water quality
as requested during FY
2009.
Sub-Objective - 4.2.2
Restore Community
Health Through
Collaborative Problem
Solving
Provide a
point of
contact person
for concerns
and ways to
achieve
improvements
in the
environment
Knowledge of
environmental
concerns.
Identify
problems and
possible
solutions.
Determine
measurable and
sustainable ways
to improve public
health and
environment;
implement
solutions.
Environmental and
public health
improvements are
made; healthier
communities.
Baseline: Identified
and presently monitored
environmental concerns
in over-burden
countries supported
during FY09.
Mike Bowden, Superfund
Section Chief
(706)355-8734
bowden.mike@epa.gov
Trent Rainey, Acting
Enforcement Section Chief
(706)355-8576
rainey.trent@epa.gov
51
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Brownfields
Program EJ activities by
providing field and
laboratory support in
communities identified as
EJ by Brownfields
Program during FY 2009.
Sub-Objective 4.2.3
Assess & Clean Up
Brownfields
Data used to
assess clean
up of area.
Identify
contaminants
and levels of
contaminants
present
Determine if
additional
corrective actions
are needed.
Data will be used by
decision makers to
determine if land can be
reused
Baseline: Historical
data provided by the
program identifying use
of land, contaminants
level, and results of
laboratory analyses in
communities identified
during FY09 as EJ
communities.
Mike Bowden, Superfund
Section Chief
(706)355-8734
bowden.mike@epa.gov
Support EJ activities by
providing technical
review of Quality
Assurance Project Plans
(QAPP's) for grants in EJ
communities identified
during FY 2009
Sub-Objective 4.2.3
Assess & Clean Up
Brownfields
Provide
quality
assessment of
the site plans.
Identify
immediate
communities of
concerns at the
site
Plans will be
used to facilitate
corrective actions
required before
cleanup.
Meaningful and
effective response to the
cleanup and reuse of the
land.
Baseline: Number of
approved QAPP's for
Brownfields projects
identified as EJ
communities during
FY09.
Marilyn Maycock, Quality
Assurance Section Chief
(706)355-8553
maycock.marilyn@epa.gov
52
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 4
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.2: Collaborative Problem Solving to Address Environmental Justice Issues involving Superfund Programs/ Brownfields and
Revitalization of Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Develop and maintain
comprehensive contact
list of community
leaders and programs to
serve Superfund
programs.
Create an effective tool
for information
dissemination to under-
serviced constituents
who may be at risk due
to past inequitable land
use decisions.
Review existing and
closed grants to
determine contact
information.
Increase awareness of internal
and external stakeholders of
the impact of under-serviced
areas through contact with at
least a total of three contacts
from the state, county, and
local governments and local
community.
EPA staff use
published list of
contacts to better
serve the needs of
communities.
This will consist
of the one mailing
list that is created
per site.
Remove uncertainties
concerning EJ impacts on
proposed actions within
States. One meeting per
year with State
counterparts.
(Baseline: Existing
Contact Lists through the
Community Involvement
Coordinators.
There is one list per Site.
Grubbs, Jewell
(404) 562-8568
Grubbs.Jewell@epa.gov
53
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 4
Goal 4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.2: Collaborative Problem Solving to Address Environmental Justice Issues involving Superfund Programs/ Brownfields and
Revitalization of Contaminated Sites
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Implement outreach efforts to
rural and small communities
impacted by Brownfields
dealing with both Superfund
programs.
Determine present
status of grant
awards and
applications from
rural and small
communities.
Host information
sessions for Region
4 rural
communities
impacted.
Create informed
constituency concerning
Brownfields and EPA's
programs depending on
the site location and
proximity to Brownfield
areas. Minimum of one
site.
Increase the number of
applications for EPA's
competitive grants from
rural and small
communities. Distribute
grant information to non-
profit organizations on a
yearly basis.
The program better
serves the needs of
under-serviced
communities.
(Baseline: Number of
Brownfields grants
awarded in
environmental justice
areas during 2006 and
subsequent years).
Phil Vorsatz
(404) 562-8759
Vorsatz.phillip@epa.gov
54
-------
Superfund Division
Goal 4
Goal #4: Healthy Communities & Ecosystems
EJ Objective 4.2:
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Provide technical expertise
to international
communities to resolve
environmental concerns
dealing with hazardous
waste management
problems.
Provide a contact
person for concerns
and develop ways to
achieve
improvements in the
environment.
Knowledge of
environmental
concerns is
provided.
Identify
problems and
possible
solutions.
Determine
measurable and
sustainable ways to
improve public
health and
environment;
implement solutions.
Environmental and public health
improvements are made.
Healthier communities are achieved.
(Baseline: Monitor involvement in
international efforts as requested.
Don Rigger
(404) 562-8744
Rigger.don@epa.gov
Carol Monell
(404) 562-8729
Monell.carol@epa.gov
Develop and implement a
strategy to address EJ
concerns when responding
to regional or national
disaster.
Consider the
recommendations of
the NEJAC and
Debris Management
Reports in
developing the
strategy.
Compile policies and
lessons learned for
dealing with
emergency
responses.
Change
knowledge and
understanding of
emergency
response actions
inEJ
communities.
Substantial
percentage of action
items has been
implemented.
EJ is incorporated
into standard
practices.
Based on information
gathered per site.
Protect vulnerable communities from
disasters.
(Baseline: This is a new activity and
there is not baseline).
Shane Hitchcock
(404) 562-8718
hitchcock. shane@epa. gov
55
-------
Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch
Goal 5
Goal 5.1.3
EJ Objective 4.1.3
Air Enforcement Section
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
1. Conduct compliance
and enforcement
initiatives focused on
sources associated with
three MACT categories:
Surface coating
operations, LDAR, and
Flares.
During FY09, the North and South
Air Enforcement Sections will
complete ten (10) compliance
evaluations and addressing actions
for sources in the target MACT
categories (surface coating, LDAR
and flares). Sources that have the
potential to disproportionately
impact communities and
populations will be identified. All
areas of confirmed non-compliance
will be required to be corrected as
soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will result in
increased rates of
compliance with respect to
sources in Region 4 subject
to the target MACT
categories; including sources
that have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
These actions will result in
potential reductions in
emissions of various HAPs
and VOCs in Region 4,
including emissions from
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
Sharron Porter (SC)
(404)562-9172
porter. sharron@epa. gov
Kevin Taylor (LDAR)
(404)562-9134
taylor.kevin@epa.gov
Wendell Reed (Flares)
(404)562-9215
reed.wendell@epa.gov
56
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
2. Carry out a compliance
and enforcement initiative
focused on sources in the
Portland cement sector.
During FY09, the North and
South Air Enforcement
Sections will initiate three (3)
NSR/PSD compliance
investigations, and will
complete two (2) addressing
actions for sources in the
cement manufacturing sector.
Sources that have the potential
to disproportionately impact
communities and populations
will be identified.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance for Portland
cement facilities in
Region 4, including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
These actions will result in
potential reductions in
emissions of NOx, S02,
PM, CO, and HAPs from
Portland cement facilities in
Region 4; including
emissions from sources that
have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
Floyd Ledbetter
(404)562-9218
ledbetter.floyd@epa.gov
All areas of confirmed non-
compliance will be required to
be corrected as soon as
possible.
57
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
3. Execute a compliance
and enforcement initiative
focused on sources in the
glass manufacturing sector
(container, flat, and/or
fiberglass).
During FY09, the North &
South Air Enforcement
Sections will initiate 2
NSR/PSD compliance
investigations and will
complete 2 addressing
actions for sources in the
glass manufacturing sector.
Sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and populations
will be identified. All areas
of confirmed non-compliance
will be required to be
corrected as soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will
result in increased rates
of compliance for glass
manufacturing facilities
in Region 4; including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
These actions will result
in potential reductions in
emissions of NOx, S02,
PM, CO, VOCandHAPs
from glass manufacturing
facilities in Region 4;
including emissions from
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
Shanieka Pennamon
(404)562-9213
pennamon. shanieka@epa. gov
58
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
4. Carry out a compliance
and enforcement initiative
focused on sulfuric and
nitric acid plants.
During FY09, the North and
South Air Enforcement Sections
will initiate three (3) NSR/PSD
compliance investigations and
will complete two (2)
addressing actions for nitric acid
and/or sulfuric acid production
facilities. Sources that have the
potential to disproportionately
impact communities and
populations will be identified.
All areas of confirmed non-
compliance will be required to
be corrected as soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance for sulfuric
acid and/or nitric acid
manufacturing facilities in
Region 4; including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
These actions will result
in potential reductions in
emissions of S02 and/or
NOx, from acid plants in
Region 4; including
emissions from sources
that have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
Rosalyn Hughes
(404)562-9206
hughes.rosalyn@epa.gov
59
-------
Activities/Resources/ Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
5. Execute a compliance
and enforcement initiative
focused on sources in the
coal-fired electric utility
sector.
During FY09, the North and
South Air Enforcement Sections
will initiate two (2) NSR/PSD
compliance investigations, and
will complete two (2)
addressing actions for coal-fired
electric utility plants. Sources
that have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and populations
will be identified. All areas of
confirmed non-compliance will
be required to be corrected as
soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance for coal-fired
electric utility facilities
in Region 4; including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately
impact communities and
populations.
These actions will result in
potential reductions in
emissions of S02, NOx,
PM and mercury from
coal-fired electric utility
plants in Region 4;
including emissions from
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
David Lloyd
(404)562-9206
lloy d. david@epa. gov
Jason Dressier
(404)562-9208
dressler.jason@epa.gov
6. Complete inspections at
major and synthetic minor
sources.
During FY09, the North and
South Air Enforcement Sections
will complete full compliance
evaluations at two (2) title V
sources, and will complete
forty-one (41) partial
compliance evaluations for title
V and synthetic minor sources.
Sources that have the potential
to disproportionately impact
communities and populations
will be identified. All areas of
confirmed non-compliance will
be required to be corrected as
soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance for targeted
Region 4 facilities;
including sources that
have the potential to
disproportionately
impact communities and
populations.
These actions will result in
potential reductions in
emissions of criteria
pollutants and/or HAPs in
Region 4; including
emissions from sources
that have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
North & South Air
Enforcement Staff
60
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
7. Continuation of ongoing
investigations.
During FY09, the North &
South Air Enforcement Sections
will continue investigations that
were initiated in a previous
fiscal year. These investigations
include several different types of
sources from various sectors;
including those associated with
the MACT categories and
NSR/PSD sectors targeted for
FY09.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance for
investigated facilities;
including sources that
have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
These actions will result
in potential reductions in
emissions of criteria
pollutants and/or HAPs in
Region 4; including
emissions from sources
that have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
North & South Air
Enforcement Staff
8. Conduct compliance and
enforcement initiatives
focused on facilities that
could have adverse impacts if
accidental releases were to
occur.
During FY09, the EPCRA
Enforcement Section will
complete sixty (60) compliance
evaluations and addressing
actions for stationary sources
subject to the CAA Section 112
(r)(7) accident prevention
program (a.k.a. the Risk
Management Program).
Facilities that have the potential
to disproportionately impact
communities and populations
will be identified. All areas of
confirmed non-compliance will
be required to be corrected as
soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will result
in increased rates of
compliance with respect
to RM Program regulated
facilities in Region 4;
including facilities that
have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
These actions will result
in potential reductions in
accidental releases that
have the potential to
disproportionately impact
communities and
populations.
Victor Weeks
(404) 562-9189
weeks.victor@epa.gov
61
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
9. Conduct compliance
monitoring of regulated
facilities for EPCRA Non-
313.
During FY09, the EPCRA Enforcement
Section will complete compliance
evaluations and address actions for Non-
313 regulated sources that are located in
communities that may be
disproportionately impacted by accidental
releases. All areas of confirmed non-
compliance will be required to be
corrected as soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will
result in increased
rates of compliance
with respect to
sources in Region 4
subject to EPCRA
Non-313; including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
These actions will
result in potential
increase of
emergency
preparedness in
communities that
where sources may
have the potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
Robert Bookman
(404) 562-9169
bookman.robert@epa.gov
10. Conduct compliance
monitoring of regulated
facilities for EPCRA 313.
During FY09, the EPCRA Enforcement
Section will complete compliance
evaluations and address actions for
EPCRA 313 regulated sources that are
located in communities that may be
disproportionately impacted by accidental
releases. All areas of confirmed non-
compliance will be required to be
corrected as soon as possible.
N/A
These actions will
result in increased
rates of compliance
with respect to
sources in Region 4
subject to EPCRA
313; including
sources that have the
potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
These actions will
result in potential
increase of
emergency
preparedness in
communities that
where sources may
have the potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
Erika White
(404) 562-9195
white. erika@epa. gov
62
-------
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
11. Continuation of
ongoing investigations.
During FY09, the EPCRA Enforcement
Section will continue investigations that
were initiated in a previous fiscal year.
N/A
These actions will
result in increased
rates of compliance
with respect to
sources in Region 4
subject to EPCRA;
including sources
that have the
potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations
These actions will
result in potential
increase of
emergency
preparedness in
communities that
where sources may
have the potential to
disproportionately
impact communities
and populations.
EPCRA Enforcement
Staff
63
-------
National Environmental Policy Act
Goal 5
Goal 5: Compliance and Environmental Stewardship
National Environmental Justice Priority: Ensure Compliance
Activities Output Point of Contact
Short-term Intermediate Long-term
i (awareness) i (behavior) i (condition)
1. Review Environmental
Impact Statements (EISs)
A. Comment on EJ concerns
B. Utilize EJ Guidance and
Toolkit for consistent
methodology in conducting
environmental assessments to
identify areas with potential
EJ concerns
C. Make publicly available
EPA's review comments on
DEIS. Comments to
underscore environmental
impacts including EJ
concerns associated with
proposed actions of Federal
agencies
..D. End of 2009, evaluate:
(1) whether EPA is
appropriately using its EJ
Guidance in conducting 309
reviews; and (2) the status of
federal agency compliance
with E.O. 12898
Incorporate EJ
principles in 309
Reviews to help
federal agencies
address EJ issues in
EISs and associated
mitigation plans
National
Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA)
documents available
to public via Federal
Register, Libraries,
Internet and other
media.
Baseline Report on
EIS/EJ compliance
Report on EIS/EJ
compliance,
Evaluation Report on
EPA's EJ Guidance
and status of federal
agency compliance
with E.O. 12898
December 2009
Number of Section 309
reviewers with
increased capacity to
identify, assess,
address, and measure
environmental justice
results in the NEPA
review process
Members of the public
in Region 4 alerted to
proposed federal
NEPA actions that may
impact EJ communities
Number of NEPA
reviews with successful
implementation of EJ
guidance
Percentage of EISs with
EJ issues that
documented efforts to
involve EJ community
in development of EIS
and decision-making
process. Evidenced in
Final EIS. GPRAused
to measure progress
Percentage of EISs with
potential EJ issues that
documented mitigation
commitments for EJ-
related environmental
impacts. GPRAused to
measure progress.
Percentage of areas
needing changes to
improve EJ
identification and
analysis
Improved EJ
identification, analysis
and mitigation. GPRA
used to measure
progress
Percentage of EISs that
EPA raised concerns about
involvement of EJ
communities in EIS
development where lead
agency modified public
participation process
(outreach / document
translation) that promoted
increased involvement of
EJ community in EIS
development. [Reflected
in Final EIS]
Percentage of EISs that
EPA expressed concerns
about project impacts on EJ
communities where lead
agency made mitigation
commitments, project
modification and/or
selected alternative that
reduced EJ-related
environmental impacts
Ntale Kajumba
NEPA
(404) 562-9620
Kajumba.ntale@epa.gov
Heinz Mueller
NEPA
(404) 562-9611
Mueller. heinz@epa. gov
64
-------
Activities Output Point of Contact
Short-term Intermediate Long-term
i (awareness) i (behavior) i (condition)
2. Coordinate the
development of the NEPA
Action Plan
Produce revised
NEPA EJ Action
Plan as requested by
Region 4 EJ
Coordinate with NEPA
Program Office on
necessary revisions on
the NEPA EJ Action
Plan as requested by
Regional EJ Office,
OEJ, or resulting from
changes from the
OECA offices
NA
NA
Ntale Kajumba
NEPA
(404) 562-9620
Kajumba.ntale@epa.gov
Heinz Mueller
NEPA
(404) 562-9611
Mueller. heinz@epa. gov
3. Provide guidance on
incorporating and considering
EJ in 309 Reviews and
EPA's NEPA compliance
analyses
Participate in
Regional Team
meetings,
discussions, training,
and EJ/CARE grant
reviews. Provide
NEPA Program
office insight and
perspective and
associated policies
relative to EJ
integration.
Number of updates
procedures used to
ensure increased
consistency and
accountability in EJ
identification and
assessment in NEPA
reviews
Percentage of improved
NEPA reviews or
documents as a result of
guidance
% of mitigation of
environmental impacts to
EJ communities
Ntale Kajumba
NEPA
(404) 562-9620
Kajumba.ntale@epa.gov
Heinz Mueller
NEPA
(404) 562-9611
Mueller. heinz@epa. gov
65
-------
Office of Environmental Accountability
Goal 5
Goal 5: Compliance and Environmental Stewardship
Objective 1: Ensure Compliance
Appliciihk* On iconic M ensure
Ac(i\ ilios Oulpul SlKii i-k'i in Inknm.lule l.on»-imn Poinl ol ( oniiicl
(awareness) (lvha\ inn ia
-------
Applicable On iconic Mc;isurc
Ac(i\ ilios
Oiilpul
Miori-icrm
Inlcrmcrihilc
l.oiiii-lcrm
Point of ( onl;ic(
(awaieness)
(lvlia\ inn
(a
-------
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division
Goal 5
Goal 5: Compliance and Environmental Stewardship
Objective: Ensure Compliance
Activities/Resources/ Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Develop a permitting
strategy.
Implement a EJ
strategy focused on
new and permit
renewals.
Increase awareness of all
stakeholders.
2 permits are reviewed to
make certain the EJ
commitment associated with
permit compliance is in place.
Prior to any inspection,
an EJ community
evaluation is conducted.
Stakeholders are made
aware of the EJ data
and statistics.
Cumulative number of
inspections in EJ
communities is
maintained.
2 renewals/new permits
will be done during
FY09.
Jon Johnston
RCRA Materials Mgt
Branch
(404) 562-8569
j ohnstonj on@epa.gov
68
-------
Science & Ecosystems Support Division
Goal 5
Goal 5: Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
Objective #5.1: Achieve Environmental Protection through improved compliance
National Environmental Justice Priority: Ensure Compliance
Activities/Resources/
Partners
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Enforcement
programs by providing
compliance training &
overviews to states and
tribes to address concerns
in EJ communities
identified during FY 2009.
Sub-Objective 5.1.1
Compliance Assistance
Trainings and
overviews
presented to
state and tribal
groups for FY
09.
Promote
awareness of
non
compliance
issues.
State & tribes are
able to identify
violations &
reduce non
compliance
practices in their
communities.
Compliance is enforced
by the states & tribes
Baseline: Number of
training & overviews
requested for
compliance assistance in
communities identified
with EJ concerns for
FY09.
Trent Rainey, Acting
Enforcement Section
Chief
(706)355-8576
rainey.trent@epa.gov
69
-------
Activities/Resources/
Output
Applicable Outcome Measure
Point of Contact
Partners
Short-term
(awareness)
Intermediate
(behavior)
Long-term
(condition)
Support the Enforcement
programs and assist the
states in enforcement
actions by providing field
inspections, technical
evaluations, and criminal
investigations in EJ
communities identified
during FY 2009.
Enforcement
actions taken
as a result of
reports
provided to
the requestor.
Determine
immediate non
compliance
issues.
Determination of
civil or criminal
enforcement
actions.
Achieving compliance
and the environment is
protected.
Baseline: Number of
enforcement actions
requested in
communities identified
as EJ for FY09.
Trent Rainey, Acting
Enforcement Section
Chief
(706)355-8576
rainey.trent@epa.gov
Sub-Objective 5.1.3
Compliance Monitoring &
Enforcement
70
------- |