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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DENR | Department of Environment and National Resources |
| Oil Pollution Act and Pollution Prevention Act | Pollution Prevention Acts |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| What act helps to protect North Carolina from uncontrollable and unregulated harmful wastes? | North Carolina Inactive Hazardous Sites Response Act |
| NAAQS | National Ambient Air Quality Standards |
| Controls licensing, constructing, and creation of nuclear reactors | Energy Reorganization Act |
| Promotes supply and delivery of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy | US Department of Energy |
| National Environmental Policy Act prevents or eliminates damage to the environment | NEPA |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ensures that regulated energy companies are following the guidelines set by the law | FERC |
| Handles unstable energy climates | Energy Tax Act |
| Helps to reduce pollution in waterways, waste water treatment plants, and control runoff pollution | Clean Water Act |
| Tracks industrial chemicals produced and imported into US | Toxic Substance Control Act |
| Works to decrease electricity demand | National Energy Conservation Policy Act |
| Works to prevent drastic oil spills | Oil Pollution Act |
| Works to reduce pollution | Pollution Prevention Act |