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Environmental Education Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-619).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act promote environmental education, and for other purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Education
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act establishes the Office of Environmental Education within the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and administer a Federal environmental education program. Responsibilities of the Office include developing and supporting programs to improve understanding of the natural and developed environment. The Office is required to develop and support environmental programs in consultation with other Federal natural resource management agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Full text
English
Website
www2.epa.gov