Overview of Environmental Law
Environmental 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 environmental law. It introduces the major federal environmental laws and the agencies primarily charged with enforcing these laws. It then explains the available enforcement mechanisms. For each of these laws, it explains the primary government obligations in enforcing the law and the obligations of individuals in complying.
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- Environmental Law (Intro)
- What are environmental laws?
- What is the structure of environmental protection law?
- What is the Environmental Protection Agency?
- How are environmental laws enforced?
- What is the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970?
- Environmental Impact Statement?
- What is the Clean Air Act?
- State Implementation Plan?
- New Source Performance Standards and New Source Review?
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration?
- Non-attainment Areas?
- Interstate Pollution?
- Enforcement?
- What is the Clean Water Act?
- Exceptions or Variances?
- What is the Endangered Species Act of 1973?
- What federal laws control pesticides?
- What laws govern solid waste disposal?
- What is the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976?
- What is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act?