Sec. 19. Environmental Justice Clearinghouse
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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a public internet-based clearinghouse, to be known as the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse shall be composed of culturally and linguistically appropriate materials related to environmental justice, including— information describing the activities conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency to address issues relating to environmental justice; copies of training materials provided by the Administrator to help individuals and employees understand and carry out environmental justice activities; links to web pages that describe environmental justice activities of other Federal agencies; a directory of individuals who possess technical expertise in issues relating to environmental justice; a directory of nonprofit and community-based organizations, including grassroots organizations led by people of color, that address issues relating to environmental justice at the local, State, and Federal levels (with particular emphasis given to nonprofit and community-based organizations that possess the capability to provide advice or technical assistance to environmental justice communities); and any other appropriate information as determined by the Administrator, including information on any resources available to help address the disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects on environmental justice communities.
In developing the Clearinghouse, the Administrator shall consult with individuals representing academic and community-based organizations who have expertise in issues relating to environmental justice. The Advisory Council shall— conduct a review of the Clearinghouse on an annual basis; and recommend to the Administrator any updates for the Clearinghouse that the Advisory Council determines to be necessary for the effective operation of the Clearinghouse.