Environmental Justice The Environmental Justice Program at DEQ works to ensure the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. The Department and its staff adhere to policies and programs for enhanced public participation and nondiscrimination. The law provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Action of 1987, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other pertinent nondiscrimination laws and regulations. DEQ strives to incorporate this perspective into the core mission of the department, along with the legal and scientific lens guiding how DEQ employees pursue their work now. DEQ’s mission, “Provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians,” can only be accomplished if fighting for Environmental Justice is part of every DEQ activity. Public Participation Plan and Language Access Plan Secretary's Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board DEQ Environmental Justice Reports Title VI Compliance Community Mapping System The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has created a community mapping system, which will be used to inform some department decisions, such as specific plans for local outreach and public participation. Public comments about the beta version of the Community Mapping System have been reviewed for consideration for version 1.0, now available for use. Environmental Justice Listserv This Environmental Justice listserv is designed to provide anyone who is interested in North Carolina environmental justice issues the opportunity receive timely communications on the topic from DEQ. The listserv will be used to share public hearing notices, grant and other funding information, relevant meetings or announcements, and any related DEQ environmental justice updates. To join the listserv, send an email to ej@ncdenr.gov. DEQ Anonymous Comment Tool This Anonymous Comment Tool allows members of the public to provide anonymous suggestions or complaints about an environmental concern or an incident of discrimination involving an environmental concern. If you prefer not to report a complaint or concern directly to our regional office staff, you may submit your comment or complaint via this form without providing contact information. This information will be shared with the appropriate DEQ staff to investigate or address in a timely fashion. Submit a suggestion, comment or complaint
Environmental Justice The Environmental Justice Program at DEQ works to ensure the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. The Department and its staff adhere to policies and programs for enhanced public participation and nondiscrimination. The law provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Action of 1987, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other pertinent nondiscrimination laws and regulations. DEQ strives to incorporate this perspective into the core mission of the department, along with the legal and scientific lens guiding how DEQ employees pursue their work now. DEQ’s mission, “Provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians,” can only be accomplished if fighting for Environmental Justice is part of every DEQ activity. Public Participation Plan and Language Access Plan Secretary's Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board DEQ Environmental Justice Reports Title VI Compliance Community Mapping System The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has created a community mapping system, which will be used to inform some department decisions, such as specific plans for local outreach and public participation. Public comments about the beta version of the Community Mapping System have been reviewed for consideration for version 1.0, now available for use. Environmental Justice Listserv This Environmental Justice listserv is designed to provide anyone who is interested in North Carolina environmental justice issues the opportunity receive timely communications on the topic from DEQ. The listserv will be used to share public hearing notices, grant and other funding information, relevant meetings or announcements, and any related DEQ environmental justice updates. To join the listserv, send an email to ej@ncdenr.gov. DEQ Anonymous Comment Tool This Anonymous Comment Tool allows members of the public to provide anonymous suggestions or complaints about an environmental concern or an incident of discrimination involving an environmental concern. If you prefer not to report a complaint or concern directly to our regional office staff, you may submit your comment or complaint via this form without providing contact information. This information will be shared with the appropriate DEQ staff to investigate or address in a timely fashion. Submit a suggestion, comment or complaint
