The EPA accomplishes much of its mission through services provided by non-federal entities using a variety of funding instruments, including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.29 Oct 2021
Does the EPA actually do anything?
We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, and state and local governments through dozens of partnerships. A few examples include conserving water and energy, minimizing greenhouse gases, re-using solid waste, and getting a handle on pesticide risks.2 Jul 2021
Is the Clean Air Act still enforced?
Thus, while authorization of appropriations in the Clean Air Act (and most other environmental statutes) has expired, programs have continued and have been funded. The act's other legal authorities, to issue and enforce regulations, are, for the most part, permanent and are not affected by the lack of authorization.19 Jan 2022
When was the last update to the Clean Air Act?
The Act was amended in 1977 and 1990 primarily to set new goals (dates) for achieving attainment of NAAQS since many areas of the country had failed to meet the deadlines.28 Sept 2021
What happened to the Clean Air Act?
Trump administration ends EPA clean air policy opposed by fossil fuel companies. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it was withdrawing the "once-in always-in" policy under the Clean Air Act, which dictated how major sources of hazardous air pollutants are regulated.26 Jan 2018
Is the EPA underfunded?
The US EPA Grossly Underfunded And Understaffed For Its Critical Mission. Environmental groups, some members of Congress and Environmental Protection Agency workers are urging America to save the EPA.