Statements (169)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:physicist
|
| gptkbp:addresses |
nonpoint source pollution
|
| gptkbp:aims_to |
wetlands
navigable waters reduce water pollution |
| gptkbp:allows |
citizen suits against violators
|
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Clean_Water_Act_of_1977
gptkb:Water_Quality_Act_of_1987 subsequent legislation 1996 amendments 1990 amendments 2000 amendments 2014 amendments 1987 amendments |
| gptkbp:appointed_by |
gptkb:Protected_area
gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency_(EPA) state agencies |
| gptkbp:consequences |
fines and imprisonment
|
| gptkbp:covered_by |
navigable waters of the United States
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
gptkb:1972
October 18, 1972 |
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
green infrastructure solutions
public participation in water quality decisions best management practices (BM Ps) |
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency_(EPA)
state agencies state and federal agencies EPA and state agencies |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:National_Pollutant_Discharge_Elimination_System_(NPDES)
water quality standards the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) total maximum daily loads (TMD Ls) for impaired waters Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMD Ls) |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
interstate water quality agreements
public awareness of water issues collaboration between federal and state agencies collaboration between federal and state governments collaboration with non-profit organizations support for environmental education programs protection of drinking water sources public participation in water quality decisions support for sustainable agriculture practices collaboration with academic institutions for research development of watershed management plans development of public-private partnerships for water projects development of comprehensive water management strategies advancement of water quality science advocacy for equitable access to clean water advocacy for stronger water protection policies development of best management practices (BM Ps) development of regional water quality initiatives development of water quality trading programs funding for innovative water quality projects enhancement of recreational opportunities in water bodies implementation of green infrastructure solutions protection of cultural and historical water sites protection of endangered aquatic species restoration of degraded water bodies advancement of integrated water resources management. support for community-based water monitoring programs integration of climate change considerations into water management advancement of technology for monitoring water quality engagement of local communities in water protection efforts support for innovative financing mechanisms for water projects interstate cooperation on water quality issues |
| gptkbp:goal |
to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters
restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
discharge of pollutants
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Clean Water Act
|
| gptkbp:impact |
industrial discharges
stormwater runoff improved water quality in many U. S. rivers and lakes municipal wastewater treatment |
| gptkbp:includes |
Section 404 permitting process
provisions for citizen suits provisions for oil spill prevention Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements certain agricultural runoff |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
agricultural runoff
stormwater discharges from certain sources |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent environmental legislation
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:organization
environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s |
| gptkbp:integrates_with |
U. S. water management policy
|
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
industrial discharge regulations
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Clean_Water_State_Revolving_Fund
public health improvements environmental justice issues water quality trading programs |
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
court rulings
industry groups |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
numerous legal cases
legal cases regarding water pollution |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
water conservation efforts
climate change adaptation strategies sustainable development goals. |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
landmark legislation
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
permitting delays
lack of enforcement in some areas inadequate funding complex regulatory framework |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
water quality assessments
EPA's annual reports |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
local governments
permitting processes state water quality programs |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
public opinion on environmental issues
scientific research on water quality international water quality standards scientific research on aquatic ecosystems |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
habitat restoration projects
climate change adaptation strategies public health outcomes habitat protection efforts |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
EPA and state agencies
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
certain industry groups
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:U._S._Code_Title_33
U. S. environmental legislation the National Environmental Policy Act framework the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
non-profit organizations
environmental education initiatives |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
a model for other countries' water laws
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Safe_Drinking_Water_Act
federal water pollution control programs |
| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
Congress periodically
|
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:military_conflict
judicial review state implementation plans court interpretations |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:Research_Institute
state governments environmental advocacy groups federal funding initiatives |
| gptkbp:led_to |
improvements in water quality
improvements in wastewater treatment technology increased regulation of industrial discharges |
| gptkbp:mandates |
reporting of water quality data
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
wetlands conservation
wetland protection public participation in water quality decisions |
| gptkbp:provides |
federal financial assistance
federal financial assistance for wastewater treatment plants grants for state water pollution control programs federal financial assistance for wastewater treatment funding for state water quality programs guidelines for stormwater management |
| gptkbp:regulates |
discharge of pollutants
discharge of pollutants into waters |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Clean_Air_Act
gptkb:Safe_Drinking_Water_Act |
| gptkbp:requires |
NPDES permits
public education on water issues monitoring of water quality reporting of water quality data states to develop water quality standards states to set water quality standards reporting of discharges by industrial facilities permits for point source discharges |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased federal oversight
|
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Henry_Nixon
|
| gptkbp:supports |
water quality monitoring programs
research on water pollution stormwater management programs restoration of impaired waters research on water pollution control |