What is the 'cradle to grave' concept?
Managing hazardous waste from generation to disposal.
Explain 'Best Practicable Technology' (BPT).
Pollution control standard for point sources under the Clean Water Act.
Explain 'Best Available Technology' (BAT).
Pollution control standard for toxic substances under the Clean Water Act.
What is the significance of international agreements in environmental protection?
Global cooperation is essential for addressing transboundary environmental problems.
Explain the importance of regulating international trade in endangered species.
Prevents species extinction due to unsustainable trade practices.
What is the role of the EPA in environmental legislation?
Enforces environmental laws and sets standards.
Why is tracking hazardous waste important?
Ensures proper disposal and prevents environmental contamination.
What is the significance of the Delaney Clause?
Strict standard for food safety, preventing carcinogenic additives.
Why are recovery plans important for endangered species?
Provide a roadmap for bringing species back from the brink of extinction.
What are the goals of the Clean Water Act?
Make all waters 'fishable and swimmable'.
What is the process of Superfund cleanup?
Identification of site, assessment of contamination, development of cleanup plan, implementation of cleanup, long-term monitoring.
What is the process of listing a species under the Endangered Species Act?
Petition, review by USFWS, determination of status (endangered or threatened), designation of critical habitat, development of recovery plan.
What is the process for regulating a pollutant under the Clean Air Act?
EPA identifies a pollutant, sets air quality standards, states develop plans to meet standards, monitoring and enforcement.
What is the Clean Air Act (CAA)?
US law setting limits for criteria air pollutants.
What is the Clean Water Act (CWA)?
US law regulating point source pollution discharges.
What is CITES?
International agreement regulating trade in endangered species.
What is CERCLA?
US law for cleaning up abandoned toxic waste sites (Superfund).
What is the Montreal Protocol?
International treaty to eliminate ozone-depleting substances.
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
International agreement aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
US law protecting endangered and threatened species.
What is the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)?
US law protecting public drinking water supplies.
What is the Delaney Clause?
A provision banning carcinogenic additives in food/drugs.
What is RCRA?
US law controlling hazardous waste from 'cradle to grave'.
