What does Fwpca stand for?
What does Fwpca stand for?
FWPCA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FWPCA | Federal Water Pollution Control Act |
| FWPCA | Federal Water Pollution Control Administration |
What is RA 9275 all about?
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275). An Act providing for a comprehensive water quality management and for other purposes. This Act provides for the abatement and control of pollution from land based sources, and lays down water quality standards and regulations.
When was the RA 9275 signed?
March 22, 2004
9275 titled “An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and for Other Purposes”, also known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (CWA), was signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 22, 2004.
What is the Federal Water Pollution Control Act?
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) AN ACT To provide for water pollution control activities in the Public Health Serv ice of the Federal Security Agency and in the Federal Works Agency, and for other purposes.
What is EPA doing about pollutants in surface waters?
EPA has also developed national water quality criteria recommendations for pollutants in surface waters. The CWA made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant from a point source into navigable waters, unless a permit was obtained:
When did the EPA have to submit annual reports?
Beginning in 1975, the States must submit to Congress and EPA annual reports with an inventory of all point sources of discharge, an assessment of existing water quality and projected goals, and proposals of programs for nonpoint source control. EPA must submit a similar report to Congress on January 1, 1974.
How many states are covered by the water pollution control program?
Of the fifty-four jurisdictions covered by the water pollution control program, virtually all have fully approved interstate standards; EPA has the power to reject State standards that fail to meet the legal requirements.
