Enacted originally in 1948, the Act was amended many times until it was reorganized and expanded in 1972. Primary authority for the implementation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act is now the responsibility of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the Clean Water Act, the states have the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing, and eliminating water pollution. The states have to do this within a national framework and, EPA is empowered to move in if the states do not fulfill their responsibilities. (Ch52,pg1355) Works Cited: Business Law 14th Edition, Mallor, Barnes, Bowers, Langvardt, Chapter 52, page 1355.
Products are being covered in marketing visuals claiming to make them appear greener however products that claim to be recyclable or better for the environment are actually regulated by federal regulations. Bio-plastics, bio-degradable plastics and compostable plastics must be tested to validate claims that they will biodegrade under the conditions that the company advertises. This memorandum serves as a concern geared towards the recent Riordan manufacturing company initiatives to towards going
What can be done to prevent mine drainage from damaging the ecosystem? Utilize at least one scholarly resource to support your suggestions. Answer = One must keep the acid drainage from entering the water table table. The Eastern US has a solid plan in effect for this. “Recommendations have focused on segregating and placing
They have jurisdiction over utilities, like electricity, water and telecommunications. As an independent agency inside the US Department of Energy, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is able to monitor and regulate companies in the electrical, gas, oil and hydroelectric industries. They are also able to issue licenses for hydroelectric projects. Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the FERC was also given authority to issue fines to companies that were in violation of market laws and FERC regulations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is also an independent agency, and it is overseen by Congress.
HSC Chemistry Assessment task 1 Nuclear Chemistry Research report 1. Distinguish between stable and radioactive isotopes and describe the conditions which a nucleus is unstable. To understand if an element is stable we first must understand what stability is. The stability of the nucleus is directly related to the strength of the forces that hold the nuclear particles together. These protons and neutrons of the nucleus are called nucleons.
Waste management companies and the EPA addressed some of the issues in the 1980s by adopting the “dry tomb” philosophy of landfill construction which focused on isolating garbage from its immediate surroundings. Also new landfills would have liners that protected groundwater from “leaking garbage juice” and a series of pipes to funnel out said juices. Royte points out that the problem is, even the best plastics will ultimately leak and break. Also, this problem is going to exist as long as landfills do. More updated methods of accelerating decomposition have been introduced in more recent years, however, these liquids are still potentially leaking.
NFPA 1500 Impacts on the Fire Service May 2011 Some fire departments may resent the requirements set forth in NFPA 1500 as an infringement on their authority and another unfunded mandate. The proof, however, lies in the data collected since it was instituted that clearly shows the positive effects. This research paper will look at the affects the standard has had on the American Fire Service while also attempting to define it. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an organization dedicated to creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities, training, and equipment, as well as other life-safety codes and standards. NFPA 1500 outlines the minimum requirements for fire department Occupational Safety and Health Programs.
In this case the grounds that water flowing past the monitoring site in Los Angles is a discharge of pollution. Meaning that California has the most California has the most complex charter, with millions of pages in detail. The Los Angeles permit set restricts limitations on certain pollutants along with the National Resources Defense Council and the environmental group Los Angeles Water keeper. In which they sued the county after its sites in which they were monitored showed huge and high readings for fecal bacteria, arsenic, cyanide, mercury, copper and zinc. ( articles.latimes.com) In the case they brought up the Clean Water act in which its suppose to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, providing assistance to publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment, and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
“While [hydraulic fracturing] can help provide energy for America's future, it also poses a new dangerous threat to wildlife and the environment. Toxic chemicals are used during fracking that can infiltrate and contaminate habitat, waterways, and even the drinking water that people and wildlife depend on” (1996-2013). Evidently, “some opponents of oil and natural gas production claim that fracking has serious environmental consequences. The truth is, while all development has challenges, hydraulic fracturing technology has a strong environmental track record and is employed under close supervision by state, local and federal regulators. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) have confirmed no direct link between hydraulic fracturing operations and groundwater contamination.
What are the Main Environmental issues of Sydney Harbor? Of the threats facing Sydney Harbor none is worse than pollution. Sydney's waterways faced decades of dumped toxic waste before regulations in the 1970s banned the practice. More issues concerning the Sydney Harbor are deforestation and traffic of vehicles. Also storm water management needs to be improved.