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Lacey Act of 1900
The Lacey Act of 1900 was created to control non native species. -
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
The FFDCA was amended in 1954 and 1958. The purpose of the FFDCA is to ensure that labels posted on food, drug, and cosmetic products are not misleading or misbranded. -
The Clean Water Act
Amended in 1977, 1981, and 1987, the Clean Water act controls and regulates water pollution. -
The Clean Air Act
Amended in 1965, 1970, 1977, and 1990, the Clean Air Act controls and regulates air pollution. -
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
The purpose of the NEPA was to perserve the environment. -
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act saved lives in the work place by providing safety for employees. -
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodentcide Act of 1972
The FIFRA was amended in 1988 and was produced to protect the health of the environment and public by controling pesticides. -
Declaration of the Conference on the Human Environment of 1972
The Declaration of the Conference on the Human Environment was drafted and amended to protect resources so we don't run out due to human growth and innovation. -
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 1973
The purpose of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) was to stop the global and illeagal trade of endangered species. -
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was amended in 1982, 1985, and 1988. The act protected and controlled endangered species and the biodiversity of animals. -
The Safe Drinking Water Act
Brought to attention due to the cleanliness of water, the Safe Drinking Water Act ensures quality of drinking water and protects bodies of water. The SDWA was amended in 1984 and 1996. -
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
The Toxic Substances Control Act was brought to attention to control chemicals. The TSCA placed restrictions on chemical products. -
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,and Liability Act
The Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compoensation, and Liability Act was amended in 1986 and 1990. This act was drafted because a river in Ohio caught fire due to pollution. The issue at hand was excess oil and industrial and hazardous waste running into bodies of water. The act helped prevent and limited the waste from enteringthe water. -
Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982
The Convention on the Law of the Sea established the rule of governing oceans. It was made due to the wealth and technology shared to underdeveloped countries. -
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act
Improved community access to information having to do with chemical hazards. -
Convention of Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol of 1986
The purpose of the Convention of Ozone Depletion and the Motreal Protocol was to protect the ozone layer. -
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990
The Oil Pollution Act requires comopanies to have a plan incase an oil spill occurs. -
Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
The FQPA requires labeling to prevent adverse effects from pesticides in food.
