2002 NAICS Definitions
924 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

924 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

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--are classified in Industry 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems;
• Administering sanitation districts--are classified in Industry 926130, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities;
• Operating sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities; and
• Providing waste collection, treatment, disposal, and/or remediation--are classified in Subsector 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

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--are classified in Industry 712190, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions;
• Operating forest property--are classified in Subsector 113, Forestry and Logging;
• Geophysical surveying and/or mapping--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
• Surveying and/or mapping (except geophysical)--are classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services;
• Weather forecasting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services;
• Operating fish and game preserves--are classified in Industry 712130, Zoos and Botanical Gardens; and
• Serving as urban planning commissions--are classified in Industry 925120, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

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

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