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 |
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Department of Agriculture |
EPA Goal 1: Climate Change and Improving Air Quality |
Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF)
Purpose
The AAQTF has been created in accordance with the Federal Agriculture Improvement
and Reform (FAIR) Act of 1996, which directs the Chief of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the USDA, to establish a task force
to address agricultural air quality issues. The AAQTF was established to comply
with Congress and consists of leaders in farming, industry, health, and
science. The AAQTF will advise the Secretary of Agriculture regarding
the scientific basis of the impact of agriculture on air quality.
Source(s) of Information
1. USDA: Agricultural Air Quality Task Force
2. AAQTF Charter (PDF)
Related EPA Program(s)
Climate Protection Program:
This program includes voluntary domestic and international programs that address greenhouse gases (GHG) and climate change
issues. Efforts are aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and mitigating the effects of global climate change on
the environment and human health while growing the economy. In addition, this program provides technical assistance and
online reporting tools for regulated facilities to report annual greenhouse gas emissions in support of the Greenhouse
Gas Reporting Program.
Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Air Act Amendments
• Pollution Prevention Act
• National Environmental Policy Act
• Global Climate Protection Act
• Federal Technology Transfer Act
• Clean Water Act
• Solid Waste Disposal Act
Other Programs under Goal 1
Other Programs from USDA
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