Regan Urges States To Prioritize EJ Projects For Infrastructure Funds

EPA Administrator Michael Regan is urging governors to prioritize water infrastructure funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law for environmental justice (EJ) communities, underscoring concerns from top White House officials and their EJ advisors that some states may misuse funds intended for such communities. “Throughout the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as the EPA evaluates and approves states’ intended use plans, the agency strongly urges states to maximize the potential to remove barriers and prioritize the distribution of grant funds...