Guide to use: EPA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Disadvantaged Communities 2.0 Online tool | Scribe

    Guide to use: EPA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Disadvantaged Communities 2.0 Online tool

    • Juliana Rodriguez |
    • 16 steps |
    • 4 minutes
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    Navigate to EPA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Disadvantaged Communities Online tool.<https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?url=https://geopub.epa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/ejscreen/environmental_climate_justice_program/MapServer&source=sd>
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    Click "Basemap" to select your preferred map imagery.
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    We recommend "Imagery Hybrid"
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    Click the 'Legend' button to view the map's information. You can now view the key colors on the map, highlighting disadvantaged areas in orange and non-disadvantaged areas in blue.
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    Click the "Find address or place" field.
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    Type an address, city, zip code, street name, or location identifier.
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    The map will now show your selected location.
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    Click on the "+" or "-" to zoom in or out in the map.
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    Click "Content" button.
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    Click "environmental climate justice program" to display selection.
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    Click "EPA Disadvantaged Community Environmental and Climate Justice Program" link to display tool selection.
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    Click the "table" icon or second icon on the list.
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    Your map will now show more detailed information about your specific project locations at the bottom.
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    The best practice is to utilize the most current data available, specifically the 'EPA IRA Disadvantaged 2.0' row, to identify and describe disadvantaged communities. By using this up-to-date information, you can ensure that your assessments are accurate and reflective of the current landscape.
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    When ready to capture an area, click on "Print" and select "Map with Legend"
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    Your map with legend will be displayed on a new window and will be ready to download and include in your application.