Environmental Agency FAQs
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What Is The Resource Conservation And Recovery Act?
A: The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requires anyone who generates, transports or disposes of harmful pollutants to keep strict records. Any facility that keeps … More -
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What Is The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act?
A: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act was enacted in 1980 and it is also known as Superfund. It allows the EPA to require people … More -
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What Is The Oil Pollution Act?
A: The Oil Pollution Act was established in 1990, as a result of oil spill accidents such as the Exxon Valdez one. This act requires oil tankers to have double hulls and … More -
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What Is The Endangered Species Act?
A: The Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973. It allows the Department of the Interior to protect wildlife and endangered species. It is a crime to buy, sell, … More -
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What Is The Wilderness Act Of 1964?
A: The Wilderness Act of 1964 was to preserve wilderness areas by designating them as national forests. -
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What Is The Freedom Of Information Act?
A: The Freedom of Information Act requires the government to disclose its records to the public at large. For example, this act would allow someone to request the … More -
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What Is The Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970 And The Occupational Safety And Health Administration?
A: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the governmental agency which administers the Occupational Safety and Health Act which protects laborers … More -
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What Is The Clean Water Act?
A: The Clean Water Act of 1977 was intended to address the growing problem of water pollution in the United States. The Act empowered the Environmental Protection Agency … More -
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What Is The U.S. Environmental Policy Act?
A: This legislation sets the tone for the core policy of the Environmental Protection Agency. The NEPA came about as an attempt by Congress to establish a coherent … More -
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Where Can I Make An Official Complaint Against A Person Or Business That I Believe Is Illegally Polluting The Air Or Water?
A: Complaints should be sent to the EPA Tips and Complaints by calling the EPA at (202) 2602090, or your local, or state agencies. -
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What Exactly Are The Protections Afforded To Endangered Or Threatened Species?
A: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 makes it illegal for governmental agencies or private individuals to take or harm (including habitat) of any endangered or … More
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