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Food Quality Protection Act
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When? 1996
Designed to ensure that levels of pesticide residues in food, meet strict standards for public health protection. The Environmental Protection Agency is required to better protect infants and children from pesticides in food/water and from indoor exposure to pesticides. |
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Fisheries Conservation and Management Act
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When? 1976
Governs the management and control of US marine fish pop., and is intended to maintain/restore healthy levels of fish stocks and prevent overharvesting. |
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Marine Mammal Protection Act
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When? 1972
Seeks to protect species of marine mammals. This law is our nation's leading instrument for the conservation of these species, and is an international model for such laws. |
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National Environmental Policy Act
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When? 1970
Requires federal agencies to conduct thorough assemssments of the environmental impacts of all major activities undertaken or funded by the federal govm't. |
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Oil Pollution Act
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When? 1990
Requires oil storage facilities/vessels to prepare spill-response plans and provide for their rapid implementation. |
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Proposition 65
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When? 1986
Designed to provide public warnings about the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals and to eliminate toxins from drinking water supplies. |
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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When? 1976
Seeks to prevent the creation of toxic waste dumps by setting standards for the management of hazardous waste. |
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Safe Drinking Water Act
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When? 1974
Establishes drinking water standards for tap water safety, and requires rules for groundwater protection from underground injection. |
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Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
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When? 1977
Ensures that coal mining activity is conducted with sufficient protections of the public and the enviroment. |
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Toxic Substances Control Act
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When? 1976
Authorizes the Enviromental Protection Agency to regulate the manufacture, distribution, import, and processing of certain toxic chemicals. |
