Laws Regulated to Environmental Safety
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) creates laws and regulations focused on protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. They have been authorized by Congress to write regulations necessary for implementing laws.
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Air
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The CAA, or Clean Air Act, was introduced in 1970 and allows the EPA to set forth certain air quality standards that must be adhered to concerning emissions of hazardous pollutants. There are separate regulations for major sources which produce at least 25 tons of air pollution annually, and area sources which produce only 10 tons.
Water
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The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was created in 1948 and became the Clean Water Act in 1977. According to the EPA, the CWA is in place to regulate the quality of surface waters by setting specific standards that must be met. One regulation states that no one is allowed to dump any pollutants into navigable waters without a permit.
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Energy
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In 2005, the EPA introduced the Energy Policy Act which regulates the use of natural energy resources. It rewards those who find ways to bypass the production of greenhouse gases and regulates fuel standards in order to conserve gas. It addresses many concerns about energy production and consumption such as efficiency, electricity, hydro-power, geothermal energy and more.
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