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32 Cards in this Set
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Wilderness Act |
Preserves untouched land for future gens |
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Soil and Water Conservation Act |
Reducing erosion and water consumption for future needs and growing demand |
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act |
Labeling and branding protects human health |
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Antiquities Act |
Gives prez ability to designate national monuments |
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Mitigation Banking |
Preserving a wetland, marsh or stream in to response to development of another |
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Marine Mammal Protection Act |
Prohibits removal of ocean mammals and their habitats |
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CITIES |
keeps track of animals/plants entering and leaving US |
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Clean Air Act |
Control air pollution for breathing |
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Clean Water Act |
Control surface water pollution |
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RCRA |
Framework for hazardous solid waste control (cradle to grave) |
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Energy Policy Act |
Increase clean energy use and energy efficiency |
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National Park Act |
Est NPS, protects parks from development |
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CERCLA (Superfund) |
Provides money for environmental concerns |
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Taylor Grazing Act |
Any public land can be used for any kind of grazing for anyone |
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Safe Drinking Water Act |
Protects public drinking water supplies |
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Toxic Substances Control Act |
Regulates/tests safety of new and old chemicals |
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EPCRA |
emergency plans for chemical hazards from production processes |
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NEPA |
Promote enhancement of environment in all agencies |
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Endangered Species Act |
Protects endangered species from habitat destruction, importation, poaching, etc |
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Delaney Clause |
Regulation of additives to food that can cause cancer |
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Lacey Act |
Prevent wildlife, plants, etc from being stolen and sold |
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Mining Reclamation Act |
Regulates coal mining effects on environment |
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Wild and Scenic Rivers Act |
Preserve recreational rivers for future use |
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FIFRA |
Proper labeling of pesticides in response to env risks |
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Ocean Dumping Act |
Preventing industrial waste in oceans |
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National Energy Act |
Reduce US burden on oil |
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Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendment |
More specific guidelines for storage/disposal of hazardous wastes |
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Food Quality Protection Act |
Reevaluate pesticide levels allowed for consumption |
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Atomic Energy Act |
Regulates use of nuclear energy |
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Noise Control Act |
Protects humans from noise pollution in major areas |
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Water Resources Planning Act |
Allows state control of how to use water |
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Pollution Prevention Act |
Forces EPA to decrease pollution from source |
