1. CHAPTER 44: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

2. CHAPTER 44: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
Learning Objectives:
Federal Regulation
Interests Protected:
Air
Water
Waste
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3. INTRODUCTION Traditional Approach Negligence Nuisance: Private Public
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4. INTRODUCTION Modern Approach: Federal Regulation
National Environmental Policy Act
Establishes Federal Role
Environmental Impact Statements for Federal Projects
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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5. AIR POLLUTION Clean Air Act Regulatory Principles Enforcement
Current Issues:
Administrative
Environmental
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6. WATER POLLUTION Clean Water Act Issues Navigable Waters
Point Source Pollution
Enforcement
Issues
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7. WASTE MANAGEMENT Solid Waste Nature of Problem
Solid Waste Disposal Act/ Resource Recovery Act
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8. WASTE MANAGEMENT Hazardous and Toxic Waste
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Definition of Hazardous Materials
“Cradle-to-Grave” Responsibility
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9. WASTE MANAGEMENT Hazardous and Toxic Waste
CERCLA/Superfund
Clean-up Fund
Strict Liability
Innocent Landowner Defense
Toxic Substances Control Act
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