Valerie Lau - APES laws

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

A 1973 law for the conservation of threatened and endangered plants, animals, and their habitats.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

1973 international agreement regulating wildlife trade to ensure that international trade does not threaten species survival.

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Federal law regulating discharges of pollutants into United States waters and quality standards for surface waters.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Law passed in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply.

Delaney Clause

Provision stating that no food additive can be used if found to cause cancer in humans or animals.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Law that controls hazardous waste management from generation to disposal.

Montreal Protocol

Global agreement to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.

Clean Air Act (CAA)

Federal law aimed at controlling air pollution on a national level, setting standards for air quality and emissions, and regulating pollutants to protect public health and the environment.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/ Superfund:

Federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants, ensuring responsible parties are held liable for cleanup costs.

Kyoto Protocol

International treaty for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to combat climate change.