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Glossary of Agencies
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): A U.S. federal agency (part of U.S. Department of Commerce) that enriches
life through science from the surface of the sun to the depths of the
ocean foor; NOAA informs the public of the changing environment
around them with daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings,
and climate monitoring to fsheries management, coastal restoration
and supporting marine commerce.
NWF (National Wildlife Federation): The largest private, nonproft conservation education and advocacy organization in the United States.
The NWF protects wildlife and habitat while inspiring future generations of conservationists.
NWS (National Weather Service): A U.S. federal agency that provides
weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other
weather-related products to organizations and the public for the
purposes of protection, safety, and general information.
OEHHA (Offce of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): California’s
lead state agency for the assessment of health risks posed by environmental contaminants. OEHHA uses scientifc evaluations that
inform, support, and guide regulatory and other actions. OEHHA
implements the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986, commonly known as Proposition 65.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): A U.S. federal
agency that ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,
education, and assistance.
Prop 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986):
Proposition 65 protects California’s drinking water sources from
being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
inform Californians about exposures to such chemicals. The current
list, as of December 18, 2020 is at https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/
proposition-65-list.
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme): UNEP is the leading
global environmental authority. They assess global, regional, and
national environmental conditions and trends; develop international
and national environmental instruments; and strengthen institutions for the wise management of the environment in seven areas:
climate change, disasters and conficts, ecosystem management,
environmental governance, chemicals and waste, resource effciency,
and environment.
USDA-ARS (United States Department of Agriculture–Agricultural
Research Service): ARS is the USDA’s chief in-house research
agency. ARS delivers cutting-edge, scientifc tools, and innovative
solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain
Glossary of Agencies
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): A U.S. federal agency (part of U.S. Department of Commerce) that enriches
life through science from the surface of the sun to the depths of the
ocean foor; NOAA informs the public of the changing environment
around them with daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings,
and climate monitoring to fsheries management, coastal restoration
and supporting marine commerce.
NWF (National Wildlife Federation): The largest private, nonproft conservation education and advocacy organization in the United States.
The NWF protects wildlife and habitat while inspiring future generations of conservationists.
NWS (National Weather Service): A U.S. federal agency that provides
weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other
weather-related products to organizations and the public for the
purposes of protection, safety, and general information.
OEHHA (Offce of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): California’s
lead state agency for the assessment of health risks posed by environmental contaminants. OEHHA uses scientifc evaluations that
inform, support, and guide regulatory and other actions. OEHHA
implements the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986, commonly known as Proposition 65.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): A U.S. federal
agency that ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,
education, and assistance.
Prop 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986):
Proposition 65 protects California’s drinking water sources from
being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
inform Californians about exposures to such chemicals. The current
list, as of December 18, 2020 is at https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/
proposition-65-list.
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme): UNEP is the leading
global environmental authority. They assess global, regional, and
national environmental conditions and trends; develop international
and national environmental instruments; and strengthen institutions for the wise management of the environment in seven areas:
climate change, disasters and conficts, ecosystem management,
environmental governance, chemicals and waste, resource effciency,
and environment.
USDA-ARS (United States Department of Agriculture–Agricultural
Research Service): ARS is the USDA’s chief in-house research
agency. ARS delivers cutting-edge, scientifc tools, and innovative
solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain