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Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance
The federal governemnt got the right to manage the unsettled lands. This policy is still in place. -
Homestead Act of 1862
After the Citizens was living on their land for five they could claim 160 Acres of public land and they could own it for free of Ssixteen dallors. This policy is still in place. -
First Refinery Regulation
The EPA announces a rule to reduce air pollution. They announces it to petroleum refineries and all future sites. -
General Mining Law (1872)
The act provided land for five dollors per acre and they also could mine with no government looking. This policy is still in place. -
ENdangered Species Act
This act was created to protect animals and wildlife that are or beoming endangered. This was significant becuase if it wasnt past some of the animals we know today would have been able to thrive and survive. -
Safe drinking water act
focuses on all water eaither underground or above ground. This was important for health standards. this made it easier to protect underground water. -
Toxic Substance Control
Requires test-taking and record keeping on chemical substances. Also makes strict disposal of specific chemicals -
Pollution Prevention Act
This act makes sure that the government and public is aware of pollution and how we all can make a change. -
Energy Policy Act
brought up energy production like energy efficency,oil and gas, renewable energy and coal.This is important becuase it increaces the amount of biofuel to be mixed with gasoline in the United States -
Nathional Enviromental Policy Act
Basically, this is an act to make sure that federal agencies always have in mind the envirormental values in mind with all thier desicion making. This is important becuase having people have the enviorment in mind is crucial
