Two documents have recently come out of the Environmental Protection Agency that help shed some light on the future direction of EPA and its State Revolving Loan Fund program. The first document is EPA's fiscal year (FY) , which provides a blueprint for advancing EPA's mission and . Congress requires all federal agencies to develop a strategic plan covering a five-year period, which is updated every three years.
This plan presents five strategic goals for advancing the agency's mission, and five strategies that seek to adapt the EPA's work inside and outside of the agency to meet growing environmental protection needs. The plan will guide the agency over the next five years to foster a renewed commitment to new possibilities for achieving the vision of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment.
The five strategic goals for advancing the agency's mission are:
- Taking action on climate change and improving air quality;
- Protecting America's waters;
- Cleaning up communities and advancing sustainable development;
- Ensuring the safety of chemicals and preventing pollution; and
- Enforcing environmental laws.