Number: 97-291 Title: NAFTA and Related Environmental Issues and Initiatives Authors: Mary Tiemann, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report provides an overview on NAFTA's key environmental provisions and reviews the status of the environment side agreement, the Border Environment Cooperation Commission, and the North American Development Bank. It also reviews the 1996 U.S.-Mexico Border XXI Program which is intended to improve cooperation in addressing border environmental problems. Pages: 6 Date: September 28, 2004