Environmental Justice & Remediation
Pollution monitoring, toxic site remediation, and environmental equity for communities bearing the greatest toxic burden — derived from EPA doctrines.
Overview
This capability group monitors pollution, remediates contaminated sites, and advances environmental equity for communities that bear a disproportionate toxic burden. Operating under EPA frameworks, these units address the full spectrum of environmental harm — from Superfund site cleanup and microplastics extraction to air quality monitoring and drinking water security.
Capabilities
Core Functions
Specialist Units
Assigned Units
Frameworks
Governing Standards
EPA CERCLA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act — Superfund remediation authority.
EPA EJ 2020
EPA Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda — framework for addressing disproportionate environmental burdens.
Clean Air Act
U.S. Clean Air Act — regulatory framework for air quality monitoring and emissions control.
Safe Drinking Water Act
U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act — standards for drinking water quality and aquifer protection.
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