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United States Environmental Protection Agency Information concerning State Certification

Internal Controls Certification for State Agencies


As part of EPA’s State Burden Reduction initiative, the Agency has standardized the budget narrative information required to be submitted by State governments who apply for federal funds to support their continuing environmental programs.

In response to the recommendations of the State-EPA Grant Work Group, and as part of the Agency’s State Burden Reduction initiative, EPA is standardizing the budget narrative information required to be submitted by State governments who apply for federal funds to support their continuing environmental programs.

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