Monday 19 November 2012

Environmental Laws

There are many laws that have been created by countries worldwide and some of them are as follows:



•        Solid waste disposal act seeks measures that helps in the  improvements in the standard of living of our population by demolishing old buildings and other unwanted matter that surround the locality.
•        Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 reminds the industries about the significant opportunities to reduce or prevent pollution at the source through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use.

•       Noise Control Act of 1972 declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote an environment free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare. To that end, it is the purpose of this Act to provide information to the public respecting the noise emission and noise reduction characteristics of certain items or products. 

•       Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 reminds the industries about the significant opportunities to reduce or prevent pollution at the source through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use.

•       The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution that was passed in 1972 established the goals of eliminating releases of high amounts of toxic substances into water.

•       The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is another the principal federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public by setting standards for drinking water quality. 

•        The Clean Air Act of 1970 tries to hold the growth in the amount and complexity of air pollution brought about by urbanization and other means of methods which has resulted in mounting dangers to the public health and welfare.

•       The Toxic Substances Control Act (1976), regulation of chemical substances and the safety testing of new chemicals.

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