Cumulative Impacts
Pursuant to a permanent injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on August 22, 2024, EPA will not impose or enforce any disparate-impact or cumulative-impact-analysis requirements under Title VI against any entity in the State of Louisiana. Click here for additional and updated information.
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Cumulative Impacts Explained
Learn about EPA's current understanding of Cumulative Impacts.
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Considering Cumulative Impacts at EPA
Learn what EPA is doing to consider Cumulative Impacts in Agency processes.
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Tools and Resources
Discover research and tools related to EPA's understanding of Cumulative Impacts.
Content Related to Cumulative Impacts
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Watershed Assessment Research
EPA's research to support aquatic resource monitoring and assessment, characterizing aquatic resource responses to cumulative impacts, and estimating economic benefits of water quality improvements to protect and restore aquatic resources.
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EPA Announces New Draft Framework to Advance Consideration of Cumulative Impacts on Communities
EPA is seeking public comment and Tribal input on the Framework to ensure meaningful engagement
EPA News Release: EPA Announces New Draft Framework to Advance Consideration of Cumulative Impacts on Communities
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EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity
EPA News Release: EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity
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Cumulative Impacts Explained
Cumulative Impacts Explained web area
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Cumulative Impacts
Discover information from EPA about cumulative impacts work and research. Cumulative impacts are defined as the totality of exposures to chemical and non-chemical stressors and their effects on health, well-being, and quality of life outcomes.