environmental law
CERCLA and Superfund
Introduction The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) , commonly known as Superfund, was enacted in 1980 to address the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. …
Clean Air Act
Introduction The Clean Air Act (CAA) , originally enacted in 1970 and substantially amended in 1977 and 1990, is the primary federal statute governing air quality in the United States. The CAA …
Clean Water Act
Introduction The Clean Water Act (CWA) , originally enacted as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, is the primary federal statute regulating water pollution in the United States. The CWA …
National Environmental Policy Act
Introduction The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) , enacted in 1970, is the foundational statute of American environmental law. NEPA establishes a national policy to promote environmental …
US Environmental Law
Foundations of US Environmental Law US environmental law is a body of federal statutes, regulations, and common law doctrines protecting the environment and public health. The modern framework emerged …