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

The 1994 Chesapeake Bay Basinwide Toxics Reduction Strategy emphasized using a regular related problems in the Chesapeake Bay. Guided by the objective, Direct reduction and prevention action plans for areas where significant potential exists for toxic impacts on living resources and habitats and more directly the stakeholders, the Chespake Bay Program is establishing a process for characterizing and designating those areas with known chemical contamnant-related impacts), and deeveloping Regional Action Plans to guide and protect the designated Regions of Concer. This guidance document presents an overview of the regional developing Regional Action Plans.

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