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Federal Water Pollution Control Act

The main U.S. law that aims to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, providing assistance to publicly owned treatment works, and maintaining the integrity of wetlands. It is more commonly known as the Clean Water Act.

Wetlands

Areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season. They include swamps, marshes, and bogs, and play important roles in filtering water, providing habitat, and controlling floods.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that establishes a government program or agency and indicates a specific amount of money Congress may provide for that program or agency. It does not actually provide the money; a separate appropriation act is needed for the funds to be spent.

Fiscal Year

The 12-month period for which a government or company plans its budget. For the U.S. federal government, the fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th of the following calendar year.

Indian Tribes

Federally recognized Native American tribes or Alaska Native villages, which are governmental entities with sovereign authority over their lands and members.