Federal Environmental Justice Tracker

EJ Tracker Update

USDA Issued 2024 Environmental Justice Strategic Plan

Last updated:

September 6, 2024

Authority

Executive Order

Agencies

USDA

Actions

Guidance/Policy

USDA released its 2024 Environmental Justice Strategic Plan as required under Executive Order 14096, “Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.” The Strategic Plan set out USDA’s key goals for advancing environmental justice by addressing barriers to accessing USDA programs and services, minimizing adverse impacts on EJ communities, ensuring meaningful engagement with communities including Tribal consultation, and increasing USDA staff capacity to address EJ concerns.