Good Neighbor Environmental Board

Good Neighbor Environmental Board Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Environmental Protection Agency Top organization: Environmental Protection Agency Employees: Varies (typically around 25 members) Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 1101 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005, United States Website: https://www.epa.gov/faca/gneb Creation Legislation: Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992 Wikipedia: Good Neighbor Environmental Board

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Mission The mission of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB) is to advise the President and Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. It aims to foster cooperation between the two countries to address environmental challenges, improve public health, and promote sustainable development.

Services Policy recommendations; Environmental advice; Infrastructure improvement guidance

Regulations

Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB) provides strategic advice on environmental and infrastructure issues specific to the U.S.-Mexico border region. GNEB works to enhance environmental protection, public health, and cross-border cooperation, focusing on areas like water quality, air pollution, and waste management.

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Mission

GNEB's mission is to advocate for policies and initiatives that ensure a healthy and sustainable environment along the U.S.-Mexico border. By providing recommendations to both the U.S. President and Congress, GNEB seeks to address cross-border environmental issues, improve infrastructure, and promote economic development while protecting natural resources and public health.

Parent organization

GNEB is managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for environmental protection in the United States.

Legislation

The board was created by the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992, which mandates GNEB's role in advising on border environmental issues.

Partners

• Federal, state, and local government agencies from the U.S. and Mexico
• Non-governmental organizations working on border issues
• Academic institutions for research and policy analysis
• Private sector entities involved in border development

Number of employees

GNEB typically consists of approximately 25 members appointed by the EPA Administrator, representing diverse interests along the border region.

Organization structure

The board includes members from U.S. government agencies, the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as representatives from Mexico and various sectors like health, community development, and environmental protection.

Leader

The board is led by a Chair, who coordinates its activities and represents GNEB's recommendations.

Divisions

GNEB does not have formal divisions but may form ad hoc committees for specific issues:

• Committees might focus on topics such as water management, air quality, or waste disposal.

List of programs

• Annual reports to the President and Congress on border environmental issues
• Recommendations on infrastructure projects
• Advice on regulatory and legislative changes needed for border environmental health

Last total enacted budget

The budget for GNEB is not publicly specified; funding comes from the EPA's budget for advisory committees.

Staff

The board does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by EPA personnel.

Funding

Funding for GNEB's activities is part of the EPA's discretionary budget for managing federal advisory committees.

Services provided

GNEB provides advisory services focusing on improving environmental quality, public health, and sustainable development in the border region through policy recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and fostering U.S.-Mexico cooperation.

Regulations overseen

While GNEB does not directly oversee regulations, its advice can influence environmental policy and infrastructure decisions in the border areas.

Headquarters address

1101 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005, United States

History

Since its establishment in 1992, GNEB has been instrumental in highlighting environmental challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border, advocating for solutions that enhance both environmental protection and cross-border relations.

External links

• Official GNEB Website
• wikipedia:Good Neighbor Environmental Board