by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What are environmental laws?Environmental law is a combination of state and federal laws aimed at protecting individuals from the negative consequences of environmental degradation. More specifically, environment law addresses pollution, natural resource management...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) under the Clean Air Act?Amendments to the CAA in 1997 established a PSD structure that requires permits for areas that have achieved better air quality standards than required under NAAQS. These areas are known as...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is Non-Attainment Under the Clean Air Act?Congress amended CAA in 1977 to add Part D for non-attainment areas. Under these new provisions, states unable to achieve NAAQS must comply with Part D. Part D imposes construction and operating permit requirements on new...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
Overview of Environmental LawEnvironmental laws include federal and state statutes and regulations that govern the conduct of individuals and businesses that have an impact on the natural habitat or resources. This chapter introduces the concept and purpose of...
