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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clean Air Act | EPA set standard for pollutants; tax corps that don't comply |
| Clean Water Act | governs water pollution; regulates point pollution; restores water quality |
| Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) | ensures trade of endangered species does not harm the overall survival f species in the wild |
| Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) | release of hazardous substances that could threaten public health and environment+ rules for closed waste sites |
| Montreal Protocol | phase out production of substances that deplete ozone levels |
| Kyoto Protocol | reduce effects of climate change |
| Endangered Species Act | protects critically endangered species and their habitats from extinction |
| Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA) | ensures safe drinking water from public wells; EPA set universal standards for drinking water |
| Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | prohibits FDA to approve carcinogens in food |
| Resource Concervationa and Recovery Act (RCRA) | states develop plans to deal w waste. Set criteria for municipal landfills and disposable facilities. |