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This was the piece of legislation. It was placed to broaden the government's authority in water pollution control.
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First piece of legislation to address air pollution.
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Enhances Federal control over water quality and these standards wil become the basesline for statewide water quality levels
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Sets the first Federal automobile emission standards
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1st legislation regarding the protection of endangered domestic fish and wildlife; allotted $15 million a year
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Requires every federal agency to prepare an Evironmental Impact Statement for any legislation
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Enviromental Protection Agency is responsible for U.S. environmental policy; hiring 4,000 Americans
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President Nixon signs the acts in an attempt to balance the nation's energy demands with appropriate environmental regulations.
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President Carter established the department to carry out comprehensive natinal energy plan that reflects federal legislation
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Tax credits given to encourage fuel effeciency and renewable energy of ethanol.
