AP Environmental science laws and regulations By Ryan Doole

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  • National Park Service Act (Government)

    Put into place in the year 1916, this act established the National Park Service (NPS), an agency of the U.S. department. It was entrusted with controlling the system of preserving all the national parks and the 21 national monuments
  • Soil Conservation Act (land)

    The Soil Conservation Act, is a federal law that allowed the United states government to reduce the amount that farmers produced using land to reduce soil erosion and conserve soil.
  • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (Biodiversity)

    The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act was the law that set up the system of controlling the amount of pesticides that went into the environment.
  • Clean Air act (air)

    THIS Clean Air act (there are more) basically set limits on how much air pollution their could be. This was implemented through air quality standards and implementation plans
  • Fish and Wildlife Act (biodiversity)

    The Fish and Wildlife Act created a cohesive National Fish and wildlife resource Policy that emphasizes commercial fishing and how it needs to be restricted, but also maintains every citizens right to fish
  • Wilderness Act (biodiversity and land)

    The Wilderness Act To establish a National Wilderness Preservation System for the permanent good of the young cats, and for other purposes. cats=kids
  • Water Resources Planning Act , 1965- (water)

    The Water Resources Planning Act established a water resource council to maintain an adequate analysis of water supplies .
  • Water Quality Act (water)

    The Water Quality Act established a Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, to provide grants for research and development.
  • Land and Water Conservation Act (land and water and spaghetti

    The Land and Water Conservation Act provides funds to governments in the U.S. for the acquiring of land and water, and the management of it.
  • Freedom of Information Act (government)

    The Freedom of Information Act allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.
  • Species Conservation Act (biodiversity)

    The Species Conservation Act listed native species that were endangered and for limited protection.
  • National Trails System Act (land)

    National Trails System Act created a series of nature trails into preservation that don't affect the habitat.
  • National Environmental Policy Act (land)

    The National Environmental Policy Act is a law that promotes the enhancement of the environment.
  • Clean Water Act (water)

    The Clean Water Act governs water pollution as a whole, and its objective is to maintain the wellness and chemical integrity of the Nation's water. PREVENT POLLUTION.
  • Marine Mammal Protection Act ( Biodiversity)

    The Marine Mammal Protection Act PROTECTS ALL MARINE MAMMALS YEET YEET
  • Endangered Species Act (biodiversity)

    Endangered Species Act is an act that put much emphasis on protecting animals on the verge of extinction. Punishments do happen for the harming of these animals.
  • Renewable Resources Planning Act (land)

    The Renewable Resources Planning Act involves the preserving of natural forests for the future supply of resources and maintaining a healthy environment.
  • Safe Drinking Water Act (water)

    The Safe Drinking Water Act is the federal law that intends for safe drinking for all the young people and people in general.
  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Biodiversity)

    Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species are multiple treaties in one dedicated to protecting endangered species (plants and animals).
  • National Forest Management Act (land)

    The National Forest Management Act is the formal rule written to govern administrations of National Forests
  • Federal Land Policy and Management Act (land)

    The Federal Land Policy and Management Act is a law that governs the way land is managed. The lands that are governed are the ones that are issued to people by The Bureau of Land Management.
  • Federal Land Policy and Management Act (land)

    The Federal Land Policy and Management Act is a law that governs the way land is managed. The lands that are governed are the ones that are issued to people by The Bureau of Land Management.
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (everything)

    The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste.
  • Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act

    The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act issued plans and rules that would help with forest resource planning for future supply of forests.
  • Soil and Water Conservation Act (land and water)

    The Soil and Water Conservation Act requires the USDA to Periodically create a national plan for soil and water conservation based on existing conditions of resources.
  • Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (land)

    The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the U.S.
  • Energy Tax Act (energy)

    Energy Tax Act is a law that was meant to shift its supply of oil and gas and other nonrenewable resources to towards energy conservation. It promoted renewable resources and fuel efficiency.
  • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (Biodiversity)

    The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act authorizes help and implements plans into states that need revision and conservation plans surrounding for non-game fish and wildlife.
  • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation Liability Act (Government)

    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act established a Federal authority that works as a clean up crew whenever hazardous pollutants have been introduced to or improperly disposed of into the Environment.
  • Low Level Radioactive Policy Act

    The Low Level Radioactive Policy Act is a law that handles all radioactivity and make facilities to handle the low waves.
  • Nuclear Waste Policy Act (everything)

    The Nuclear Waste Policy Act established a safe National program to help with the permanent disposal of highly radioactive wastes.
  • Food Security Act (government)

    The Food Security Act allowed lower prices and income supports for farmers. This also established a Dairy Herd Buyout Program.
  • Emergency Wetlands Resources Act (water)

    Emergency Wetlands Resources Act authorized the purchase of wetlands from Land and Water Conservation fund Monies.
  • Montreal Protocol (air)

    The Montreal Protocol established rules and limits to the amount of chemicals released into the ozone. This will help reduce damage to the ozone.
  • Ocean Dumping Ban Act (water)

    The Ocean Dumping Ban Act prevents chemicals, sewage, pollutants, and other substances that induce water pollution through dumping.
  • Madrid Protocol (land)

    The Madrid Protocol prohibited mineral exploitation in Antarctica for 50 years.
  • Environmental Education Act (government)

    The Environmental Education Act was made to promote education about environmental issues in America and the world like: Global warming, ocean pollution, pesticides, and increase use of nonrenewable resources.
  • Lacey Act (biodiversity)

    The Lacey Act is a conservation law prohibiting the transportation of illegally captured or prohibited animals across state lines.
  • Pollution Prevention Act (everything)

    The Pollution Prevention Act requires facilities to reduce pollution that they may be emitting; this can be by reducing the volume or toxicity.
  • Waste Reduction Act (everything)

    The Waste Reduction Act made it the national policy to reduce pollution through waste if at all possible in the scenario.
  • California Desert Protection Act (land)

    The California Desert Protection Act is an act that established The Death Valley, Joshua Tree national Park, and the Mojave National Parks which gave them safety for preservation.
  • Food Quality Protection Act (government)

    Food Quality Protection Act established a standardized way in which the EPA would use pesticides in food.
  • Kyoto Protocol ( everything but mainly government)

    The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that builds on the climate change organization but includes green house gas emission plans.
  • International Environmental Protection Act (biodiversity and land?)

    The International Environmental Protection Act made the president help countries in protecting wildlife habitats and an active role in conservation for all countries.
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