Published:
April 1, 1997
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program
EPA Number:
EPA 903-R-97-012

The 1994 Chesapeake Bay Basinwide Toxics Reduction and Prevention Strategy emphasized using a regional focus to address chemical contaminant-related problems in the Chesapeake Bay. Guided by the objective, Direct reduction and prevention actions regions with known toxic problems as well as areas where significant potential exists for toxic impacts oon living resources and habitats, and more directly involve the locally affected community and stakeholders, the Chesapeake Bay Program is establishing a process for characterizing and designating areas of the Bay as Regions of Concern (e.g., areas with known chemical contaaminant-related impacts), and developing Regional Action Plans to guide the cooperative efforts needed to restore and protect the designated Regions of Concern. This guidance document presents an overview of the regional action planning process and an approach for developing Regional Actions Plans.

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