#AP Environmental Science: Legislation Study Guide 📚

Hey there, future AP Environmental Science rockstar! 👋 This guide is designed to be your go-to resource for all things legislation, especially as you're prepping for the big exam. Let's dive in and make sure you're feeling confident and ready to ace it! Remember, you've got this! 💪

#Why These Laws Matter

• The AP exam loves to test your understanding of environmental legislation, both directly and indirectly. Expect multiple-choice questions and FRQs that hinge on these laws.
• The College Board has specifically listed these laws in the Course & Exam Description, so you know they're important! 🔥

#Required Legislation

Here's the official list from the College Board. Focus on these, but a general understanding of other laws can also be helpful.

1. Clean Air Act
2. Clean Water Act
3. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
4. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
5. Montreal Protocol
6. Kyoto Protocol
7. Endangered Species Act
8. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
9. Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
10. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

These laws are foundational to many environmental concepts. Understanding them is key to scoring well on the exam.

#Hazardous Waste Disposal Laws

#RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

• Also known as the "cradle to grave" act. 👶 ➡️ 🪦
• Gives the EPA authority to control hazardous waste at all stages.
• Requires detailed tracking of hazardous waste from generation to disposal.

#CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

• Also known as "Superfund." 💰
• Cleans up abandoned toxic waste sites.
• Superfund money comes from taxes on hazardous waste producers.
• EPA can hold responsible parties accountable for toxic waste releases.
• Authorizes both short-term and long-term responses.

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