MAIN OBJECTIVESCanada Agreement • June 26th, 2023
Contract Type FiledJune 26th, 2023EPA will enhance efforts to target illicit gains associated with international pollution arbitrage, including ensuring U.S. enforcement of its environmental laws under USMCA Article 24.4. EPA will also contribute expertise and support capacity building with respect to USMCA Articles 24.8 (Multilateral Environmental Agreements), 24.9 (Protection of the Ozone Layer), 24.10 (Protection of the Marine Environment from Ship Pollution), and 24.11 (Air Quality). These Articles commit the Parties to combat illegal trade in ozone depleting substances, pollution from ships, and importation of non-compliant engines. EPA will address these objectives, as well as those of Article 24.25 (Environmental Cooperation), to expand cooperative relationships and achieve shared environmental goals.