How will Environmental Justice be considered in the development of the H2H Project?
The H2H project will be funded in part by FHWA. As a federal agency, all of FHWA programs, policies, and activities must incorporate the principles of environmental justice. The FHWA issued FHWA Order 6640.23, FHWA Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, on December 2, 1998. This Order details the FHWA policy to comply with EO 12898. The H2H project will identify and avoid discrimination and disproportionately high and adverse effects on minority populations and low-income populations by first identifying and evaluating environmental, public health, and interrelated social and economic effects. Measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate disproportionately high and adverse environmental and public health effects and interrelated social and economic effects will be incorporated into the project where practicable. Alternatives that avoid such impacts will also be evaluated. The H2H project will provide opportunities for public involvemen
