APES LAWS

Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act is a federal law in the United States that aims to control air pollution and improve air quality. It sets standards for emissions from industries, vehicles, and other sources, and establishes programs to reduce pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, 1963,

CLEAN WATER ACT

The Clean Water Act is a federal law in the United States that regulates and protects the quality of water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. It sets standards for wastewater treatment, controls pollution from industries, and aims to maintain the integrity of aquatic ecosystems, 1972,

CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES)

international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species, 1973,

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)

provides a Federal "Superfund" to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of pollutants and contaminants into the environment, 1980

MONTREAL PROTOCOL

The Montreal Protocol is an international environmental agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and use of substances that deplete it, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), 1987

KYOTO PROTOCOL

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It sets binding targets for developed countries to reduce their emissions below the levels of a specific base year, 1997

ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1973 that aims to protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats. It provides legal protection for listed species, prohibits harm or harassment to them, and requires the development of recovery plans.

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SWDA)

The Safe Drinking Water Act is a federal law in the United States that establishes standards for drinking water quality. It sets limits on contaminants present in public drinking water systems and requires regular monitoring to ensure safe drinking water for all 1974,

DELANEY CLAUSE OF FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

The Delaney Clause is a provision within the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that prohibits the approval of any food additive found to cause cancer in humans or animals. It ensures that no carcinogenic substances are intentionally added to processed foods, 1958

RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law in the United States that regulates the management of hazardous waste from its generation to its disposal. It aims to protect human health and the environment by ensuring proper handling, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste, 1976