NCEES codes

CWA

Clean Water Act

“Swimmable and fishable waters”

Regulates discharge of pollutants into US waters

CAA

Clean Air Act

Allows the EPA to regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources

NAAQS

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

National standards set by the EPA that create benchmarks for healthy levels of lead, ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter

RCRA

Establishes proper framework for the management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste

Requirements provided for handling, disposal, and storage

CERCLA

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund)

Establishes requirements concerning abandoned hazardous waste sites, holds persons responsible liable, and provides funding for cleanup when no responsible party can be identified

SDWA

Safe Drinking Water Act

Protects US public water supplies by regulating over 90 contaminants

Provides authorization for the EPA to set standards for microorganisms and chemicals in water

NEPA

National Environmental Policy Act

Requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Provides standards for workplace safety