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What Is The Marine Protection, Research And Sanctuaries Act?
The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act was enacted in 1972. It grants the EPA the power to require companies to get a special permit before dumping waste into the ocean. It also grants … more
What Is The Resource Conservation And Recovery Act?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requires anyone who generates, transports or disposes of harmful pollutants to keep strict records. Any facility that keeps or disposes of hazardous … more
What Is The National Environmental Policy Act Of 1969?
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 required the federal government to make a commitment in working with both state and local governments to monitor the effect federal projects would have … more
What Exactly Are The Protections Afforded To Endangered Or Threatened Species?
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 makes it illegal for governmental agencies or private individuals to take or harm (including habitat) of any endangered or threatened species. To take means to … more
What Is The Lead Contamination Control Act?
The Lead Contamination Control Act, which was established in 1988, prohibits producing water coolers that contain leadlined tanks. Coolers that already contained lead were recalled.