BLS 342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: National Environmental Policy Act, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, Toxic Substances Control Act Of 1976
7 Mar 2017
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Job is to survey and investigate environmental issues. Epa creates policies and rules to address any environmental protection issues. Can step in to assist state agencies. Post proposed rules in a public register. People that comment are typically lobbyists or companies affected by the proposed rule. Cites a code that the person violated. Epa is the plaintiff acting as the public. Makes agencies take into account the environmental effect of their actions. Established an advisory board called the council on environmental. Prepares a report on the state of the environment every year. Must be filed for every federal legislative proposal. That is major requiring a substantial commitment of resources. Would have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. State law can be more protective than federal law. Local businesses are affected by this act. Does not regulate how much hazardous waste is created but rather makes sure that this waste is safely handled from creation to disposal.
