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Fiscal Agent

An organization chosen to handle the financial and administrative duties for a program, such as managing money, paying bills, and processing grants.

Steering Committee

A group of people responsible for guiding and overseeing the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, making key decisions about its direction and operations.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)

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

Administrator

Refers to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations.

De-obligate / Re-obligate Funds

To 'de-obligate' funds means to cancel a previous commitment of money. To 're-obligate' means to commit those same funds again, often for a different purpose or to a new recipient.

Stakeholder

Any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in or can be affected by the decisions or actions of a program or project.

Lake Champlain Drainage Basin