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The Lacey Act bans trafficking in fish, wildlife, or plants that are illegally taken, possessed, transported, or sold. -
The DOE controls the US policy with regard to the safety and handling of all things composed of nuclear material. -
The World Bank provides loans and grants to the governments of lower-income countries that may be struggling financially in order to make sure they can pursue capital projects. -
The WHO is responsible for all things that affect the safety of the public of the world. They are also aiming to lead partners in global health responses. -
The Act bans the additives in food that are found to induce cancer in humans and animals by testing them prior. -
The Clean Air Act establishes primary and secondary air quality standards. They also set limits and goals to reduce various types of air pollution. -
The CITES controls the exploitation of endangered species through the use of international legislation which can cause discrepancies. -
Requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of the proposed actions prior to making any final decisions. -
The EPA is responsible for protecting the health of humans and also to safeguard and providing assistance to the natural environment. -
The OSHA assures the safety and health of the available working conditions by setting examples and enforcing those examples. -
The UNEP is responsible for coordinating the appropriate responses to environmental issues within the UN system. They also aid in providing a more sustainable future. -
Regulate and enforces all discharge into surface water and wetland construction / destruction. -
The ESA conserves and protects the many endangered and threatened species along with their habitats. -
Ensures safe drinking water for the public. Sets the standards and requirements for acquiring safe drinking water. -
Governs the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. -
Regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the US -
The CERCLA establishes federal authority for emergency response and the cleanup of hazardous substances that may have been released into the environment. -
The Montreal Protocol protects the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for depletion. -
The Kyoto Protocol commits countries and economies to transition to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets.