Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014
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This law changes how the federal government tracks progress on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. It directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its methods for measuring nutrient pollution and other pollutants that affect the bay’s health.
Why it matters: This is a technical update to environmental monitoring and reporting requirements. It changes the administrative process for tracking water quality data rather than creating large new spending programs or new environmental mandates.
Who it affects
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This information comes from Congress.gov; readers should consult the full text of Public Law No: 113-273 before relying on it for legal or compliance purposes.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document