Landmark US environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, matched with what each regulates.
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- Clean Water Act
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Regulates water pollution from point and non-point sources into navigable U.S. waters- Clean Air Act
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Regulates air pollution from stationary sources, mobile sources, and hazardous air pollutants- Endangered Species Act
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Protects and recovers threatened and endangered species and their habitats- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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Requires federal agencies to prepare environmental impact statements for major actions- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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Regulates generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
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Authorizes cleanup of abandoned and contaminated sites, establishes liability system- Safe Drinking Water Act
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Sets safety standards for drinking water contaminants and regulates public water systems- Marine Mammal Protection Act
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Protects marine mammals from hunting, capture, and harm- Oil Pollution Act
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Establishes liability for oil spills and requires prevention measures and cleanup standards- Pollution Prevention Act
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Promotes source reduction of pollution rather than treatment after generation- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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Requires manufacturers to notify EPA of new chemicals and conduct safety testing- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
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Regulates registration, labeling, and use of pesticides and similar agricultural chemicals- Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Protects migratory birds from hunting, capture, and habitat destruction- National Forest Management Act
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Mandates sustainable multiple-use management of national forests for timber, recreation, and wildlife- Atomic Energy Act
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Regulates civilian nuclear materials, power plants, and radioactive waste disposal
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