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 |
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EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
Interagency Consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Purpose
Federal agencies are directed under section 7(a)(1) of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA), to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation
of threatened and endangered species. Federal agencies must also consult with NMFS,
under section 7(a)(2) of the ESA, on activities that may affect a listed species.
These interagency consultations are designed to assist Federal agencies in fulfilling
their duty to ensure Federal actions do not jeopardize the continued existence
of a species or destroy or adversely modify critical habitat. Should an action be
determined by NMFS to jeopardize a species or adversely modify critical habitat,
NMFS will suggest Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives that would not violate
section 7(a)(2).
Source(s) of Information
1. NOAA: Consulting with Federal Agencies (ESA Section 7)
Related EPA Program(s)
Beach/Fish Programs:
Provide sound science, guidance, technical assistance and nationwide information to state, Tribal, and federal agencies on the
human health risks associated with eating locally caught fish/shellfish or wildlife with excessive levels of contaminants.
Provide guidance, technical assistance and nationwide information to support state, Tribal, and local government beach monitoring
and notification programs.
Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Water Act Sections 104(b) and 101
Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from DOC
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