APES Laws for Exam

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What is CERCLA?

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The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) was created because of the Love Canal disaster and mandates the cleanup of Superfund sites.

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What does the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) do?

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The RCRA establishes cradle-to-grave tracking of hazardous waste, creating the framework for America’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs.

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What is the Endangered Species Act?

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The Endangered Species Act is a law that regulates and protects endangered species within the United States.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that commits State Parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, acknowledging that global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by human-made CO2 emissions.

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What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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The Clean Water Act aims to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution.

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What are Superfund sites?

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Superfund sites are contaminated locations in the United States that require long-term cleanup of hazardous waste sites, as designated by the EPA under CERCLA.

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What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?

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The Safe Drinking Water Act is a federal law that protects public drinking water supplies throughout the nation.

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What is the significance of the Montreal Protocol?

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The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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The EPA is a U.S. government agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

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What is the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

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NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions.