Environmental Law (Intro)

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

• To create new environmental laws

• To enforce existing environmental laws

• To fund environmental research

• To manage national parks

Which act was one of the first federal environmental laws?

• Toxic Substance Control Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Clean Water Act

What does the Clean Air Act primarily regulate?

• Water pollution

• Emission standards

• Pesticide use

• Wildlife protection

Which law controls the sale and importation of pesticides in the United States?

• Toxic Substance Control Act

• Federal Pesticide Laws

• Solid Waste Disposal Act

• Clean Water Act

What is the purpose of the Superfund created under CERCLA?

• To regulate air quality

• To clean up environmental contamination

• To support wildlife conservation

• To fund environmental education programs