The Migratory Bird Treaty Act - Implemented in 1918, the MBTA prohibits killing, hunting, capturing, and selling of any migratory bird. It was established as a response to the near - extinction or extinction of a number of bird species. Over 800 birds are currently on the list between the U.S., Mexico, Great Britain, Japan, and Russia. If found guilty of this wrongdoing, fines for violation are given, and furthermore can be charged with a felony, depending on the situation.
Atomic Energy Act - (1946) Established by the Atomic Energy Commission, the Atomic Energy Act promotes “utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes and to maximize security with the health and safety of the public.” Nuclear weapon development and nuclear power would …show more content…
This system recognizes the wilderness as “an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man.” This act protects and manages the wilderness to preserve its natural conditions. The NWPS has designated 106 million acres of public land as wilderness, 44 million which are in national parks.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Created in 1970, NEPA promotes the enhancement of the environment and established what is known today as the President’s Council On Environmental Policy (CEQ). It was one of the first laws ever written that creates a national framework for protecting our environment.
Marine Mammal Protection Act - (1972) The MMPA protects all marine mammals including cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians. The act makes it illegal to take marine mammals out of their habitat without a permit. People are not allowed to harass, capture, hunt, or kill any marine mammal. Improvements were made to the Response Program, which quickens the response time in which help is available to distressed and abandoned …show more content…
Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) - Enacted in 1976, RCRA address the growing problems faced from urban and industrial waste. This act set the foundation for what HSWA would strengthened on eight years later. It sets standards on which waste management should follow, such as, record keeping, emergency procedures, and unit - specific standards.
Federal Land Policy And Management Act - Created in 1976, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act recognizes the value pertaining to our Nation’s public land and provide management to protect it, for present and future generations. Until this act was developed, the government intended that all land would be used for settlement and private development. The Bureau of Land Management now manages all our public lands, in which they enhance and sustain yield of the integrity of the
Atomic Energy Act - (1946) Established by the Atomic Energy Commission, the Atomic Energy Act promotes “utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes and to maximize security with the health and safety of the public.” Nuclear weapon development and nuclear power would …show more content…
This system recognizes the wilderness as “an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man.” This act protects and manages the wilderness to preserve its natural conditions. The NWPS has designated 106 million acres of public land as wilderness, 44 million which are in national parks.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Created in 1970, NEPA promotes the enhancement of the environment and established what is known today as the President’s Council On Environmental Policy (CEQ). It was one of the first laws ever written that creates a national framework for protecting our environment.
Marine Mammal Protection Act - (1972) The MMPA protects all marine mammals including cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians. The act makes it illegal to take marine mammals out of their habitat without a permit. People are not allowed to harass, capture, hunt, or kill any marine mammal. Improvements were made to the Response Program, which quickens the response time in which help is available to distressed and abandoned …show more content…
Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) - Enacted in 1976, RCRA address the growing problems faced from urban and industrial waste. This act set the foundation for what HSWA would strengthened on eight years later. It sets standards on which waste management should follow, such as, record keeping, emergency procedures, and unit - specific standards.
Federal Land Policy And Management Act - Created in 1976, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act recognizes the value pertaining to our Nation’s public land and provide management to protect it, for present and future generations. Until this act was developed, the government intended that all land would be used for settlement and private development. The Bureau of Land Management now manages all our public lands, in which they enhance and sustain yield of the integrity of the