Environmental Policy

Question 1

What US President oversaw the creation of the EPA?

Answer 1

Richard Nixon

Question 2

What is the precautionary principle? Is it in effect in the US?

Answer 2

Have to show evidence that products are safe before being put on the market (not in effect in the US)

Question 3

What is the Clean Air Act? Which pollutants did it set standards for?

Answer 3

Emissions reduction strategies from facilities and polluted areas
6 pollutants from NAAQS (carbon monoxide, lead, particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide)