EPA Oversight of Clean Water Act State-Assistance Agreements a. Within sixty (60) days after the Effective Date of this Agreement, EPA will evaluate funding vehicles and opportunities to direct funding appropriated under Section 117 of the CWA to target technical assistance to priority areas in Tier I and Tier II Counties that have the greatest potential to reduce nutrient discharges to meet Pennsylvania’s portion of the 2025 Goal. Based upon that evaluation and in accordance with federal statutory and regulatory requirements, guidance, policy, and Agency priorities, EPA will target funding at the following activities: