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Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
Was passed by the U.S. Congress to protect the many mammals who live in the world's oceans. -
Clean Water Act (CWA)
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. -
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
National standards for drinking water
based on science to protect against health
risks, with available affordability. -
Soil and Water Conservation Act (RCA)
Appraises the status and trends of soil, water, and related resources on land and assesses their capability to meet present and future demands. -
Convention on the Law of the Sea or Law of the Sea Convention
International agreement that resulted from the third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. -
Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
A trust fund financed by a tax on oil is available to clean up spills when the party responsible is incapable to do so.
