Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Exam Graded A+
1972 - Ocean Dumping Act - ANSWER-Enacted by Congress in 1972 The dumping act states that materials that endanger people or marine life cannot be dumped into the ocean It was enacted to protect not only the marine environment but also to protect people who might be put in danger by the dumping of harmful materials Radioactive, medical, and industrial waste, and sewage cannot be dumped into the ocean 1973 - Endangered Species Act - ANSWER-it was designed to protect endangered species form extinction as a consequence of economic growth and more development. • Their goal is to prevent the extinction of endangered plant and animal life, and to recover the original population. 1976 - Toxic Substances Control Act - ANSWER-Allows EPA to regulate new commercial chemicals before they become apart of the market TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyl, asbestos, radon and lead-based paint They prohibit the manufacture or importation of the chemical that are not apart of the TSCA inventory 1976 - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - ANSWER-protects human health and environment from waste disposal conserves energy and natural resources reduces amount of waste makes sure waste is disposed of properly and safely
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