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Lacey Act
The Lacey Act bans trafficking in fish, wildlife, or plants that are illegally taken, possessed, transported, or sold. -
Department of Energy
The DOE controls the US policy with regard to the safety and handling of all things composed of nuclear material. -
World Bank
The World Bank provides loans and grants to the governments of lower-income countries that may be struggling financially in order to make sure they can pursue capital projects. -
World Health Organization
The WHO is responsible for all things that affect the safety of the public of the world. They are also aiming to lead partners in global health responses. -
Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The Act bans the additives in food that are found to induce cancer in humans and animals by testing them prior. -
Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act establishes primary and secondary air quality standards. They also set limits and goals to reduce various types of air pollution. -
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
The CITES controls the exploitation of endangered species through the use of international legislation which can cause discrepancies. -
National Environmental Policy Act (US)
Requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of the proposed actions prior to making any final decisions. -
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is responsible for protecting the health of humans and also to safeguard and providing assistance to the natural environment. -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The OSHA assures the safety and health of the available working conditions by setting examples and enforcing those examples. -
United Nations Environment Programme
The UNEP is responsible for coordinating the appropriate responses to environmental issues within the UN system. They also aid in providing a more sustainable future. -
Clean Water Act
Regulate and enforces all discharge into surface water and wetland construction / destruction. -
Endangered Species Act
The ESA conserves and protects the many endangered and threatened species along with their habitats. -
Safe Drinking Water Act (US)
Ensures safe drinking water for the public. Sets the standards and requirements for acquiring safe drinking water. -
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (US)
Governs the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste. -
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (US)
Regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the US -
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act
The CERCLA establishes federal authority for emergency response and the cleanup of hazardous substances that may have been released into the environment. -
Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol protects the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for depletion. -
Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol commits countries and economies to transition to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets.