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Environmental Law
What is Environmental Law?
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was passed in 1970 along with the Environmental Quality Improvement Act, the Environmental Education Act, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environmental law encompasses these federal enactments that are aimed to protect the environment against both public and private actions that fail to take account of costs or harm inflicted on the eco-system (environment).
Environmental law governs human involvement in the land, waters and air, generally including any impact on the atmosphere, organic and inorganic matter, and living organisms. Environment law also deals with the socio-economic, health and cultural impacts of the environment.
Should I hire a lawyer?
Are you planning on buying a business? Do you have questions concerning regulatory compliance and permitting? Do you need counseling on air and water quality regulations or toxic tort litigation? If you can answer yes to any of these questions or you have other questions about environmental law and its impact on your business, you should consult with our firm.
Non smoking employees have rights
Non¬smoking employees, who were able to prove that their co¬worker`s smoking seriously impaired their breathing, successfully sued their employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employees can also ask their bosses to install more ventilation systems, restrict where employees can smoke and separate smoking and nonsmoking employees. Employees who must quit their jobs because of health problems caused by their co-worker`s smoking may qualify for both worker`s compensation and unemployment insurance benefits.
What are the Regulations Concerning Air Quality Standards for Smog and Particulate Matter?
EPA issued final air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone (otherwise known as soot and smog) on July 16, 1997. This page provides access to plain English fact sheets and the complete text of the rules. There are also several fact sheets related to President Clinton`s June 25, 1997 announcement of the decision on the new standards.
What Is The Clean Water Act?
The Clean Water Act of 1977 was intended to address the growing problem of water pollution in the United States. The Act empowered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); to set limits for pollutant levels in the country`s water supply; issue standards for industry, as well as giving it enforcement powers to oversee compliance to these standards. The EPA has turned much of the enforcement power over to the individual states; however, it retains authority to oversee their policy. In addition, The Water Act has been amended over the years to provide for private party lawsuits, and to allow the EPA to fund sewage treatment plants.
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