Environmental Legislation & Regulations Ecology and the Environment Mr. Corsini - NWHS.

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Environmental Legislation & Regulations Ecology and the Environment Mr. Corsini - NWHS

Who governs environmental laws and policies? US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The governing body for major statues or laws National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-1969: establishes policies, set goals and facilitate the implementation of such policies NEPA requires federal agencies to assess environmental impact of implementing their major program (Work with NASA & Army)

Positive Aspects of Regulations Protection of the Environment

Concerns about Regulations Structured so costs excessive compared to benefits. Uneven application of regulations Duplicative (Federal, State, etc)

Environmental Regulations Clean Air Act (CAA)-1970 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)-1974 Clean Water Act (CWA)-1977 Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) -1996

Clean Air Act (CAA) Diesel Engines Odor

Safe Drinking Water Act Protect nation’s sources of drinking water Protect public health through treatment techniques MCL’s: Maximum Contaminant Level Protect underground sources of drinking water

Clean Water Act (1972) Water Pollution Control Restore & maintain chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation’s waters Community sewers

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Underground tanks Control Solid Waste Regulation of facilities which burn waste

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Regulates the use and safety of pesticides products and features Classification and certification of pesticide by specific use Evaluation of risk posed by pesticides (Required for registration) Restriction of use of pesticides harmful to the environment Enforcement of requirements through inspections, labeling, notices and state regulations Groundwater management plan

Additional Regulations Wild and Scenic Rivers Act -establishes wild and scenic river system Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) - balanced preservation & development in coastal areas Endangered Species Act - conserve endangered and threatened species

Additional Regulations Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Oil Pollution Act (OPA)-1990

We Have Been Altering the Environment for a Long Time – but are Just Beginning to Take Responsibility