Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program
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The Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program is a U.S. federal initiative that requires coastal states to develop and implement management measures to reduce polluted runoff and protect coastal water quality.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program canonical | 1 |
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal program
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environmental protection program ⓘ |
| addresses |
nutrient pollution from land-based sources
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pathogen contamination from runoff ⓘ sediment pollution from land-based sources ⓘ toxic pollutants in nonpoint source runoff ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NERFINISHED
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United States Environmental Protection Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo | coastal states ⓘ |
| approach | state-developed coastal nonpoint programs ⓘ |
| benefits |
aquatic habitat quality
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coastal ecosystems ⓘ recreational water uses ⓘ shellfish harvesting areas ⓘ |
| complements | Clean Water Act nonpoint source programs NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| emphasizes |
best management practices for runoff control
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watershed-based management approaches ⓘ |
| environmentalMedium |
coastal waters
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estuaries ⓘ nearshore marine waters ⓘ |
| focusesOn | nonpoint source pollution ⓘ |
| goal |
improve coastal water quality
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reduce impacts of land-based activities on coastal ecosystems ⓘ |
| implements | management measures for nonpoint source pollution ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| policyType | nonpoint source pollution management ⓘ |
| purpose |
protect coastal water quality
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reduce polluted runoff ⓘ |
| regulates | polluted runoff ⓘ |
| requires |
coastal states to develop management measures
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coastal states to implement management measures ⓘ federal approval of state coastal nonpoint programs ⓘ |
| sectorAddressed |
agricultural runoff
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forestry-related runoff ⓘ hydromodification-related pollution ⓘ marinas and recreational boating runoff ⓘ urban runoff ⓘ wetlands and riparian area protection ⓘ |
| targets |
Great Lakes states with coastal waters
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states with approved coastal zone management programs ⓘ |
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