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Reauthorize

To officially approve or give new legal power for an existing program or law to continue for an additional period, often allowing it to receive funding.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act

The primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution, commonly known as the Clean Water Act. It aims to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.

Geographic program

A program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that focuses on protecting and restoring specific, large-scale water bodies or ecosystems, such as the Great Lakes or Long Island Sound.

Comptroller General

The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for the U.S. Congress. The Comptroller General performs audits and reports on how federal money is spent.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. For the U.S. federal government, the fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30 of the following calendar year.

Coastal recreation waters

Specific areas of ocean, bays, sounds, estuaries, rivers, and streams that are next to beaches or similar public access points, and are frequently used for swimming and other water activities.