APES legislation

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What is the Clean Water Act?

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A legislation that regulates the quality of water by controlling pollutant discharges into waterways.

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What does CERCLA stand for?

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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What is the purpose of the Montreal Protocol?

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An international agreement to phase out the use of CFCs and eventually ban them to protect the ozone layer.

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What does CITES regulate?

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The international trade of endangered species.

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What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

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A legislation that regulates hazardous waste and establishes a 'cradle to grave' monitoring system.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a ditch.

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not easily traceable, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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What is the significance of the Superfund program?

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It provides funding for the cleanup of contaminated sites and holds responsible parties accountable for cleanup costs.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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An international treaty that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the Delaney Clause?

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A provision in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that prohibits the approval of any food additive that is found to cause cancer in humans or animals.