EPAFinal Rule

Recognition Awards Under the Clean Water Act; Direct Final Rule [W-01-01-I-A-1]

Environment

Summary

The EPA created a program to recognize and award organizations, businesses, and individuals that do an outstanding job protecting water quality under the Clean Water Act. These recognition awards celebrate environmental leadership and encourage others to adopt similar pollution-prevention practices.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA will give official recognition awards to companies, nonprofits, and individuals who excel at protecting America's rivers, lakes, and streams
  • 2Award winners might include water treatment facilities, industries, farmers, or community groups that go above and beyond federal requirements to reduce water pollution
  • 3This is a voluntary program meant to highlight and celebrate environmental success stories across the country
  • 4Winners receive official EPA recognition, which can boost their reputation and show customers and regulators their commitment to environmental stewardship
  • 5The program encourages other organizations to improve their water protection practices by showing what excellence looks like

Key Dates

Published

March 18, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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