Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012

                                    Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference.
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal
1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality
2. Protecting America's Waters
3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development
4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution
Programs by Agency
AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA


Department of Agriculture

EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters

Partner of the Chesapeake Bay Program

Purpose
The Chesapeake Bay Program is a regional partnership that leads and directs Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. Bay Program partners include federal and state agencies, local governments, non-profit organizations and academic institutions. The USDA is listed as a Federal Agency Partner.

Source(s) of Information
1. Chesapeake Bay Program

Related EPA Program(s)

Geographic Program: Chesapeake Bay:
The Chesapeake Bay Program is a partnership among the States of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, and the EPA (representing the federal government) working together to protect and restore the Bay's ecosystem. Enforcement resources will focus on improving compliance with any new or existing water quality or air regulations.

Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Water Act Section 117
• EPA general authorizing statutes

Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from USDA


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