UNIT IV: ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AND GUJARAT’S INITIATIVES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Environmental legislation
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Environmental Legislation (1970s-1990s)
1970: National Environmental Policy Act
– Mandated that Federal agencies state the environmental impact of projects
– Established the Council on Environmental Quality
1970: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
– Allows the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to promote solid waste recycling and recovery
1976: Toxic Substances Control Act• Mandated that
manufacturers test their products for any possible human or environmental harm before selling them
1980: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
• Created a fund that cleaned up waste and oil spills, charging the dumpers for the cleanup costs
1990: Clean Air Act
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) strengthens regulation of air pollution