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What Are Some Action Employers Can Take Regarding Smoking In The Workplace Laws?
Some of the actions an employer can take are: (1) Consult with labor counsel before terminating and/or refusing to hire someone because the person smokes to make sure the employer is not violating … more
What Is The Environmental Protection Agency?
President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970. It administers the vast majority of environmental laws and also coordinates environmental policies. Some of the … more
Where Can I Make An Official Complaint Against A Person Or Business That I Believe Is Illegally Polluting The Air Or Water?
Complaints should be sent to the EPA Tips and Complaints by calling the EPA at (202) 2602090, or your local, or state agencies.

An Overview of Federal Environmental Laws
Over the past half century, the federal and state governments have become increasingly involved in protecting the environment. Many experts believe that environmental laws are necessary because without them individuals and businesses do not have the financial or personal motivation to follow environmentally friendly policies. One person or business alone does not make a big … more
The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
In 1986, the federal government established an Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to help with the cleanup costs after an oil spill. However, when the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989 the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund was still not funded and thus no help to Exxon, Alaska or the people affected by the disaster. Learning from that mistake, the government took action in 1990 to fund the … more

Compliance with New Federal Lead-Based Paint Requirements
This is the January 2010 newsletter from the EPA, which provides information on the new federal … more
General Information on Air Pollution and Human Health
This publication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses the types of air … more

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