Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 05/11/1998

Revised Allotment Formulas for State and Interstate Monies Appropriated Under Section 106 of the Clean Water Act

This notice announces revised allotment formulas for allotting funds appropriated under section 106 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to States and to interstate agencies for use in administering specific elements of Clean Water Act programs. The notice includes FY 1999 allotments for States and interstate agencies and requests comments on the revised formulas for use in FY 2000 and beyond. Section 106 of the CWA authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants to States, interstate agencies, and Indian Tribes to administer programs for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution, including the development and implementation of ground-water protection strategies. EPA has revised the CWA section 106 allotment formulas, which are based on ``the extent of the pollution problem,'' to better reflect its current understanding of the significant sources of pollution nationwide. The revised formula will be phased in FY 1999, with no State or interstate agency receiving less than its FY 1998 allotment. EPA is seeking comment on the revised formula for use in FY 2000 and beyond.