Rules issued and enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under federal environmental laws to control pollution and protect public health and the environment. These regulations set standards and requirements for industries, governments, and individuals, and can be enforced through permits, monitoring, penalties, and cleanup obligations.
The Clean Air Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1970 that authorizes the EPA to set and enforce national air pollution standards. It regulates emissions from stationary sources (like power plants) and mobile sources (like cars) to protect public health and the environment. This article explains what the Act covers, how it works,
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CERCLA is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, a federal Superfund law enacted in 1980. It authorizes the EPA to investigate and clean up hazardous waste sites and pursue responsible parties for reimbursement. This article explains why CERCLA was created, how it works, and who can be held liable. CERCLA, which stands for
