FYI - Two announcements
On February 28h: from 1-3pm eastern time, USDOT will host a webinar on the RAISE
application process, specifically for Environmental Justice Communities, Areas of
Persistent Poverty, and Historically Disadvantaged Communities. Link: REGISTER
HERE<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc…
CEQ is taking comment on the beta version of their Climate and Economic Justice Screening
Tool (CEJST): See the February 18 press release
https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updates/2022/02/18/ceq-publishes-draft-….
The beta version of the tool, on which the public is being asked to provide feedback over
the coming 60 days, will help agencies identify disadvantaged communities to ensure that
everyone is receiving the benefits intended from Federal programs.