environmental laws

1) 1988, National 2) Amended portions of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972/ banned ocean dumping of municipal sewage and industrial waste 3) NOAA, EPA

1) 1990, National 2) Improved nation's ability to prevent/respond to oil spills- established provisions that expanded gov's ability, created the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund 3) EPA, Coast Guard

1) 1977, National 2) provides United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) broad strategic assessment and planning authority for conversation of soil and water 3) USDA

1) 1978, National 2) Reduce oil import needs by 1985 and increase the use of fuels other than oil and gas 3) EPA

1) 1976, National 2) Gave EPA authority to control hazardous waste from the cradle to grave, set framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes 3) EPA

1) 1982, National 2) Supports the use of deep geologic repositories for safe storage/disposal of radioactive waste, creates procedures for the previous 3) Department of Energy (DOE), EPA

1) 1977, National 2) Regulates the environmental effects of coal mining through two programs, one for regulating active coal mines and a second for abandoned mines 3) Office of Surface Mining, EPA

1) 1970, National 2) Ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women 3) U.S Department of Labor

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