Administration of Air & Water Resource & Solid Waste Management Programs
Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Environmental protection program administration, public administration
- Waste management program (except sanitation districts) administration, public administration
- Pollution control program administration, public administration
- Water control and quality program administration, public administration
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 924110 covers government establishments that administer, regulate, and enforce programs related to air and water resources, solid waste management, pollution control, flood control, and toxic waste cleanup. The boundary with Administration of Conservation Programs lies in the focus of regulatory activity. Code 924110 addresses pollution, waste, and resource management through enforcement and regulation, whereas conservation program administration focuses on the protection and preservation of natural resources and lands through different programmatic approaches.