Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Strategic Plan FY 2014–2018
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Policy
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Strategic Plan FY 2014–2018 is a national cross-sectoral strategic plan of the United States of America. Its main objective is to protect human health and the environment.
More specifically, it aims to address climate change and improve air quality; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop adaptation strategies to address climate change and protect and improve air quality; achieve and maintain health- and welfare-based air pollution standards and reduce risk from toxic air pollutants and indoor air contaminants; restore and protect the earth’s stratospheric ozone layer and protect the public from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation; minimize releases of radioactive material and be prepared to minimize exposure through response and recovery actions should unavoidable releases occurprotect and restore waters to ensure that drinking water is safe and sustainably managed, and that aquatic ecosystems sustain fish, plants, wildlife, and other biota, as well as economic, recreational, and subsistence activities; achieve and maintain standards and guidelines protective of human health in drinking water supplies, fish, shellfish, and recreational waters, and protect and sustainably manage drinking water resources; protect, restore, and sustain the quality of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands on a watershed basis, and sustainably manage and protect coastal and ocean resources and ecosystems; clean up communities, advance sustainable development, and protect disproportionately impacted low-income and minority communities. Prevent releases of harmful substances and clean up and restore contaminated areas; support sustainable, resilient, and livable communities by working with local, state, tribal, and federal partners to promote smart growth, emergency preparedness and recovery planning, redevelopment and reuse of contaminated and formerly contaminated sites, and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits; conserve resources and prevent land contamination by reducing waste generation and toxicity, promoting proper management of waste and petroleum products, and increasing sustainable materials management; prepare for and respond to accidental or intentional releases of contaminants and clean up and restore polluted sites for reuse; directly implement federal environmental programs in Indian country and support federal program delegation to tribes. Provide tribes with technical assistance and support capacity development for the establishment and implementation of sustainable environmental programs in Indian country; reduce the risk and increase the safety of chemicals and prevent pollution at the source; reduce the risk and increase the safety of chemicals that enter our products, our environment, and our bodies; conserve and protect natural resources by promoting pollution prevention and the adoption of other sustainability practices by companies, communities, governmental organizations, and individuals; protect human health and the environment through vigorous and targeted civil and criminal enforcement; use Next Generation Compliance strategies and tools to improve compliance with environmental laws; pursue vigorous civil and criminal enforcement that targets the most serious water, air, and chemical hazards in communities to achieve compliance; assure strong, consistent, and effective enforcement of federal environmental laws nationwide; use Next Generation Compliance strategies and tools to improve compliance and reduce pollution; advance sustainable environmental outcomes and optimize economic and social outcomes through Agency decisions and actions, which include expanding the conversation on environmentalism and engaging a broad range of stakeholders; align community-based activities to provide seamless assistance to communities, both urban and rural, while maximizing efficiency and results. Expand support of community efforts to build healthy, sustainable, green neighborhoods and reduce and prevent harmful exposures and health risks to children and underserved, overburdened communities; strengthen partnerships with states, tribes, local governments, and the global community that are central to the success of the national environmental protection program through consultation, collaboration, and shared accountability. Modernize the EPA–state relationship, including revitalizing the National Environmental Performance Partnership System and jointly pursuing E-Enterprise, a transformative approach to make environmental information and data more accessible, efficient, and evidence-based through advances in monitoring, reporting, and information technology; and maintain and attract EPA’s diverse and engaged workforce of the future with a more collaborative work environment. Modernize our business practices, including through E-Enterprise, and take advantage of new tools and technologies. Improve the way we work as a high-performing Agency by ensuring we add value in every transaction with our workforce, our co-regulators, our partners, industry, and the people we serve.
More specifically, it aims to address climate change and improve air quality; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop adaptation strategies to address climate change and protect and improve air quality; achieve and maintain health- and welfare-based air pollution standards and reduce risk from toxic air pollutants and indoor air contaminants; restore and protect the earth’s stratospheric ozone layer and protect the public from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation; minimize releases of radioactive material and be prepared to minimize exposure through response and recovery actions should unavoidable releases occurprotect and restore waters to ensure that drinking water is safe and sustainably managed, and that aquatic ecosystems sustain fish, plants, wildlife, and other biota, as well as economic, recreational, and subsistence activities; achieve and maintain standards and guidelines protective of human health in drinking water supplies, fish, shellfish, and recreational waters, and protect and sustainably manage drinking water resources; protect, restore, and sustain the quality of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands on a watershed basis, and sustainably manage and protect coastal and ocean resources and ecosystems; clean up communities, advance sustainable development, and protect disproportionately impacted low-income and minority communities. Prevent releases of harmful substances and clean up and restore contaminated areas; support sustainable, resilient, and livable communities by working with local, state, tribal, and federal partners to promote smart growth, emergency preparedness and recovery planning, redevelopment and reuse of contaminated and formerly contaminated sites, and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits; conserve resources and prevent land contamination by reducing waste generation and toxicity, promoting proper management of waste and petroleum products, and increasing sustainable materials management; prepare for and respond to accidental or intentional releases of contaminants and clean up and restore polluted sites for reuse; directly implement federal environmental programs in Indian country and support federal program delegation to tribes. Provide tribes with technical assistance and support capacity development for the establishment and implementation of sustainable environmental programs in Indian country; reduce the risk and increase the safety of chemicals and prevent pollution at the source; reduce the risk and increase the safety of chemicals that enter our products, our environment, and our bodies; conserve and protect natural resources by promoting pollution prevention and the adoption of other sustainability practices by companies, communities, governmental organizations, and individuals; protect human health and the environment through vigorous and targeted civil and criminal enforcement; use Next Generation Compliance strategies and tools to improve compliance with environmental laws; pursue vigorous civil and criminal enforcement that targets the most serious water, air, and chemical hazards in communities to achieve compliance; assure strong, consistent, and effective enforcement of federal environmental laws nationwide; use Next Generation Compliance strategies and tools to improve compliance and reduce pollution; advance sustainable environmental outcomes and optimize economic and social outcomes through Agency decisions and actions, which include expanding the conversation on environmentalism and engaging a broad range of stakeholders; align community-based activities to provide seamless assistance to communities, both urban and rural, while maximizing efficiency and results. Expand support of community efforts to build healthy, sustainable, green neighborhoods and reduce and prevent harmful exposures and health risks to children and underserved, overburdened communities; strengthen partnerships with states, tribes, local governments, and the global community that are central to the success of the national environmental protection program through consultation, collaboration, and shared accountability. Modernize the EPA–state relationship, including revitalizing the National Environmental Performance Partnership System and jointly pursuing E-Enterprise, a transformative approach to make environmental information and data more accessible, efficient, and evidence-based through advances in monitoring, reporting, and information technology; and maintain and attract EPA’s diverse and engaged workforce of the future with a more collaborative work environment. Modernize our business practices, including through E-Enterprise, and take advantage of new tools and technologies. Improve the way we work as a high-performing Agency by ensuring we add value in every transaction with our workforce, our co-regulators, our partners, industry, and the people we serve.
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FY 2014–2018
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No