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 Health and Human Services |
EPA Goal 1: Climate Change and Improving Air Quality |
Air Pollution and Respiratory Program
Purpose
The Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Program of the National Center for Environmental
Health (under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)), leads CDC’s fight against environmental-related
respiratory illnesses, including asthma, and studies indoor and outdoor air pollution.
CDC works with government and non-governmental agencies and organizations
worldwide to conduct research and surveillance and to develop training materials,
educational information, and innovative methods to address respiratory health
problems associated with air pollution. Through these efforts CDC helps local
and state governments and private agencies inform the public about the health
effects of air pollution and provide people with accurate and useful
information about steps they can take to protect their health.
Source(s) of Information
1. CDC: Air Pollution and Respiratory Program
Related EPA Program(s)
Reduce Risks from Indoor Air:
This program/project includes non-regulatory, voluntary programs that address indoor environmental asthma triggers, such as
secondhand smoke, dust mites, mold, cockroaches and other pests, household pets, and combustion byproducts through a variety
of outreach, education, training and guidance activities. This program/project also includes non-regulatory, voluntary
programs and activities that address a range of other indoor air quality issues in homes, schools, and other commercial
buildings through outreach, education, training, and guidance activities.
Authorizing Legislation
• Radon Gas and Indoor Air Quality Research Act of Title IV of the Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act
• Toxic Substances Control Act
• Clean Air Act and amendments
Other Programs under Goal 1
Other Programs from HHS
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