Enviromental fed. Laws

Question 1

Clean Water Act

Answer 1

Regulates discharge of pollutants into waterways and establishes quality standards for surface waters, including industry wastewater standards.

Question 2

Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Answer 2

Fed. money for cleanup of hazardous waste sites including accidents and spills. EPA administered. Remediation funded by parties responsible, if no party can be identified the “superfund” provides for the remediation of the area.

Question 3

Department of Transportation Regulations (DOT Regs)

Answer 3

Specify kinds of containers and methods of packing to be used in the transport of various hazardous materials.

Question 4

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act

Answer 4

Protects communities from the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals. Requires companies to disclose info about toxic substances they are emitting into water, air, and land. Mandates that each state establish a State Emergency Response Commission.

Question 5

Energy Policy Act

Answer 5

Creates standards governing energy production in the U.S., including energy efficiency, electricity, renewable energy, etc.

Question 6

Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act

Answer 6

Freedom to Farm Act; law is administered by Dept. Of Agriculture. Addresses farm conservation and wetland production; makes loans available in some situations for particular crops. Reviews past and current agricultural practices.

Question 7

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Answer 7

Regulates pesticide sale, distribution, and use. Pesticides must be reviewed and registered prior to use in the U.S. Pesticides may be banned if it is found to cause harm

Question 8

Food Quality Protection Act

Answer 8

Aids protection of public health by setting and maintaining strict food safety standards. Safeguards infants and children from pesticide exposure in food, water, and indoor sources.

Question 9

General Mining Act

Answer 9

Gives people the right to prospect and mine on federal lands, with the exception of those protected from human impact (I.e.: national parks)

Question 10

Lacey Act

Answer 10

First passed to protect game species and wild birds, has been expanded to include all plants and animals. Prohibits the trade in wildlife, fish, and plants that have been illegally taken, transported, and sold. Administered through dpts. of interior, agriculture, and commerce.

Question 11

OSHA

Answer 11

Workers right to know

Question 12

Marine protection, research, and sanctuaries act

Answer 12

Ocean Dumping Act. Illegal to dump all materials into the ocean without a permit.

Question 13

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer 13

Controls hazardous waste throughout its entire life cycle “cradle to grave”. Also manages nonhazardous waste.

Question 14

Safe Drinking Water Act

Answer 14

Serves to protect drinking water sources. Standards set for drinking water quality.

Question 15

Soil Conservation Act

Answer 15

Established Soil Conservation Service (CSC) to address soil erosion issues and preserve national resources. Administered through dpmt. Of Agriculture

Question 16

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

Answer 16

Reauthorization cleanup activities of hazardous wate sites through CERCLA

Question 17

Surface Mine Control Reclamation Act

Answer 17

Regulates coal-mining activities to protect both humans and environments. Also governs restoration of abandoned mining locations

Question 18

Toxic Substances Control Act

Answer 18

Establishes requirements for the reporting, recording, and testing of chemical substances, as well as restrictions on these substances. Some substances are not included under the TSCA including pesticides, food, drugs, and cosmetics.

Question 19

Clean Air Act

Answer 19

Regulates emissions from both mobile and stationary sources, and hazardous emissions; establishes National Ambient Air Quality Standards to protect human health