The Recent Federal Withdrawal of Limitations on Supplemental Environmental Projects and Importance to Environmental Justice Initiatives

Authors

Christina Giordanella, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note discusses the significance of Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) in advancing environmental justice, particularly benefiting low-income and minority communities. It highlights the Biden administration's reversal of Trump-era restrictions on SEPs, which previously limited their use. The article argues that SEPs are legally valid tools supported by Congress through various environmental statutes and court rulings, despite challenges from the Trump administration. It emphasizes the need for explicit Congressional authorization to secure the future of SEPs and expand their use in settlements.

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Environmental Law | Law | Legal Remedies

Recommended Citation

Christina Giordanella, The Recent Federal Withdrawal of Limitations on Supplemental Environmental Projects and Importance to Environmental Justice Initiatives, 27 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 323 (2021).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol27/iss2/5