Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1974
PL. 93 - 633. U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation regulates the transportation in commerce of haz-
ardous materials or hazardous wastes by all means of transportation.
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Irrigation Mitigation and Restoration Partnership Act of 2000
PL 106 - 502.
Directs the development and implementation of projects to mitigate impacts
to fisheries resulting from the construction and operation of water diversions
by local governmental entities in the Pacific Ocean drainage area (areas of
Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho from which water drains into the
Pacific Ocean).
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Lead Contamination Control Act of 1988
Requires that lead be removed
from school and day-care center drinking water supplies, especially water
coolers. The CDC is authorized to provide funds to states for screening of
children and their treatment and to remove sources of lead. The CPSC is
required to recall drinking water coolers that are not lead free, if not repaired
or replaced.
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Low Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act of 1980
. Declares that the disposal
of low-level radioactive waste is a state responsibility. Permits states to
make agreements for joint use of a site if approved by Congress.
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Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972
P.L. 92 - 532 (as
amended). Controls the dumping of materials, including sewage sludge and
toxic substances, into the oceans, and EPA responsibility.
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Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988
. The EPA is to establish requirements
for medical and infectious waste management, including control of waste
generators, transporters, and disposal facility operators. The CDC and OSHA
are also involved.
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National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
PL. 91 - 190 (as amended).
Encourages productive and enjoyable harmony between human and envi-
ronment; promotes efforts that will prevent or eliminate danger to the envi-
ronment and biosphere and stimulates the health and welfare of humans;
enriches the understanding of the ecologic systems and natural resources
important to the nation; and establishes a Council on Environmental Quality.
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National Flood Insurance Act of 1968
P.L. 90 - 448, PL. 93 - 234. A pro-
gram administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for land
management in flood-prone areas. Supplies funds to states for planning and
regulation, restricting certain uses in flood-prone areas, with community
participation.
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National Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968
(as amended 1992, 1996). Requires
federal pipeline safety standards to meet the need for protection of the
environment and demands corrective action when any pipeline facility is
hazardous to the environment.
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National Invasive Species Act of 1996
P.L. 104 - 332. Orders the prevention
of the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into the Great
Lakes and other U.S. waters through the discharge of ballast water.
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