Rule of construction; savings provisions

(a) Rule of construction Any requirement in this title to identify or consider an impact or effect on human health or the environment shall be construed as including a requirement to make such identification or consideration while taking into account— (1) the cumulative impact of such impact or effect in the context of all sources of emissions, discharges, or releases from any source, past, present, or in the reasonably foreseeable future, on the affected environment and population; (2) any characteristics of such environment and population that may heighten vulnerability to environmental pollution and related health risks; and (3) any action or practice that, even if appearing neutral, has the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. (b) Statutory construction A permit for a demonstration project issued under section 202 shall not supersede or substitute for any other authorization required under Federal or State law. (c) Applicability This title does not apply with respect to applications for a permit in process on the date of the enactment of this Act or permits that are in effect on that date.