Environmental Protection

California Environmental Protection Agency programs restore and protect environmental quality, and protect public health. The Secretary coordinates the state's environmental regulatory programs and ensures fair and consistent enforcement of environmental law, which safeguards the state's residents and promotes the state's economic vitality.

AGENCY'S PORTION OF THE BUDGET (State Funds)
The following chart represents the Agency's portion of the 2015-16 Budget. These totals do not include federal funds, certain non-governmental cost funds, or reimbursements.

Pie chart displaying Environmental Protection agency as $4,285,033 or 2.6% of the 2015-16 Total State Funds Budget.

DEPARTMENTS Back to Top
The following table reflects positions and expenditures for each department in this agency area. State funds reflect total General Fund, special funds, and selected bond funds. Total funds include state funds, federal funds, other non-governmental cost funds, and reimbursements.
Code Department Enacted
2015-16*
Positions Total
State Funds
Total
All Funds
0555 Environmental Protection, Secy
69.0
$13,021
$19,448
3900 Air Resources Board
1,376.7
360,001
388,348
3930 Department of Pesticide Regulation
390.8
88,301
90,911
3940 State Water Resources Control Board
2,069.6
2,125,027
2,523,704
3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
1,033.6
170,253
216,889
3970 Resources Recycling and Recovery
741.6
1,507,491
1,514,297
3980 Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
129.4
17,766
21,882
3996 General Obligation Bonds-Environmental
-
3,173
3,173
Totals, Positions and Expenditures
5,810.7
$4,285,033
$4,778,652


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Environmental Protection Web Site
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