Common use of Relationship Between EPA and CDPHE Clause in Contracts

Relationship Between EPA and CDPHE. ‌ There is a long-standing relationship between EPA and CDPHE to protect public health and the environment in Colorado. The federal system of government, through a series of environmental statutes, delineates specific roles for federal and state agencies in the development and implementation of programs for protection of public health and the environment. Different statutes require different roles. For example, some programs established by federal legislation may be delegated to state agencies with requisite authority, resources and capability. Other programs cannot be delegated under federal law, like the federal Superfund program. Other environmental programs or initiatives have been developed at the state level independent of federal authorities. In addition, there are other initiatives that both agencies agree result in increased environmental protection in an efficient and cost effective manner. Often, CDPHE and EPA play significant roles in these efforts and work to coordinate their approaches in Colorado.

Relationship Between EPA and CDPHE. ‌ There is a long-standing relationship between EPA and CDPHE to protect public health and the environment in Colorado. The federal system of government, through a series of environmental statutes, delineates specific roles for federal and state agencies in the development and implementation of programs for protection of public health and the environment. Different statutes require different roles. For example, some programs established by federal legislation may be delegated to state agencies with requisite authority, resources and capability. Other programs cannot be delegated under federal law, like the federal Superfund program. Other environmental programs or initiatives have been developed at the state level independent of federal authorities. In addition, there are other initiatives that both agencies agree result in increased environmental protection in an efficient and cost effective manner. Often, CDPHE and EPA play significant roles in these efforts and work to coordinate their approaches in Colorado.