The Administration of Environmental Quality Programs subsector groups government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of environmental quality.
9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
92411 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste
Management Programs
See industry description for 924110 below.
924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and
Solid Waste Management Programs
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the
following: (1) the administration, regulation, and enforcement of air and water resource
programs; (2) the administration and regulation of solid waste management programs; (3) the
administration and regulation of water and air pollution control and prevention programs; (4) the
administration and regulation of flood control programs; (5) the administration and regulation of
drainage development and water resource consumption programs; (6) the administration and
regulation of toxic waste removal and cleanup programs; and (7) coordination of these activities
at intergovernmental levels.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Operating water and irrigation systems - classified in Industry 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems;
Administering sanitation districts - classified in Industry 926130, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities;
Operating sewage treatment facilities - classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
Providing waste collection, treatment, disposal, and/or remediation - classified in Subsector 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services.
| 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Enforcement of environmental and pollution control regulations |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Environmental protection program administration |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Pollution control program administration |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Sanitation engineering agencies, government |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Waste management program administration |
| 924110 | 924110 | 9511 | Water control and quality program administration |
92412 Administration of Conservation Programs
See industry description for 924120 below.
924120 Administration of Conservation Programs
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration,
regulation, supervision and control of land use, including recreational areas; conservation and
preservation of natural resources; erosion control; geological survey program administration;
weather forecasting program administration; and the administration and protection of publicly and
privately owned forest lands. Government establishments responsible for planning, management,
regulation and conservation of game, fish, and wildlife populations, including wildlife
management areas and field stations; and other administrative matters relating to the protection
of fish, game, and wildlife are included in this industry.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Operating parks - classified in Industry 712190, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions;
Operating forest property - classified in Subsector 113, Forestry and Logging;
Geophysical surveying and/or mapping - classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
Surveying and/or mapping (except geophysical) - classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services;
Weather forecasting - classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services;
Operating fish and game preserves - classified in Industry 712130, Zoos and Botanical Gardens; and
Serving as urban planning commissions - classified in Industry 925120, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development.
| 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Community recreation programs, government |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Conservation and reclamation agencies |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Fish and game agencies |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Fish and wildlife conservation program administration |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Game and inland fish agencies |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Game wardens |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Geological research program administration |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Land management program administration |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Parks and recreation commission, government |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Recreational programs administration, government |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Soil conservation services, government |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Weather research program administration |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Wildlife conservation agencies |
| 924120 | 924120 | 9512 | Wind and water erosion control agencies, government |
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
