USDOT webinar: RAISE application process

On February 28thm  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.

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-climate-and-economic-justice-screening-tool-key-component-in-the-implementation-of-president-bidens-justice40-initiative/.  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.