40 CFR § 35.260 - Purpose.

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title: "40 CFR § 35.260 - Purpose."
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
section_number: "35.260"
section_name: "Purpose."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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part_number: "35"
part_name: "STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE"
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# 35.260 Purpose.

(a) *Purpose of section.* Sections 35.260 through 35.268 govern Nonpoint Source Management Grants to States (as defined in section 502 of the Clean Water Act) authorized under section 319 of the Act.

(b) *Purpose of program.* Nonpoint Source Management Grants may be awarded for the implementation of EPA-approved nonpoint source management programs, including ground-water quality protection activities, that will advance the implementation of a comprehensive approved nonpoint source management program.