Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When we breathe the air or drink the water, we’re taking in any potential contaminants all at once—with effects that can combine or even compound. However, since major US environmental laws are enacted to protect the air, water, and land separately (i.e. It’s important to look at the bigger picture.

Air Pollution 210

Air Pollution Toxic Substances Control Act Environmental Protection Ozone 210

Clean Energy Law

JULY 16, 2019

O’Brien and Stacey L. VanBelleghem. What’s Next? EPA will take public comment on the proposed decision for 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.

Electricity 130

Electricity Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 2015 130

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Indoor air (pollution) : coming under OSHA rather than EPA, there are laws in place to ensure that employees work in a clean and safe environment with good ventilation. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Scientific provisions in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee bill is largely similar to the House bill: The Fish and Wildlife Service receives $200 million for Endangered Species Act recovery plans and $9.7 The Environmental Protection Agency receives $100 million for air quality and climate research.

2021 98

2021 Ocean Carbon Dioxide 2022 98

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The plaintiffs’ complaint asserting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, and Rivers and Harbors Act violations included allegations that the U.S. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility v. ExxonMobil Corp. applied federal common law. 1:18 -cv-00271 (D.D.C.,

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change 2017 40

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. The House bill ( H.R. 31225 (June 11, 2021).]]

2021 52

2021 2020 Regulations Law 52

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. 14560 (Mar. 17, 2021).]]

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2021 2020 Regulations Toxic Substances Control Act 52