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Hazardous Waste Management Practice Test: Environmental Legislation — Flashcards

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Environmental Legislation topics include: National environmental policy act, occupational safety and health act, clean air and water quality act.

Environmental legislation is a collection of laws, regulations, agreements, and common law that govern how humans interact with their environment. It aims to prohibit, restrict, and regulate environmentally harmful practices, while also encouraging activities that benefit the environment. 

Some examples of environmental legislation include:
Diesel fuel specifications
Biofilters
Combined cycles 

In India, environmental protection is protected by the country's fundamental laws and incorporated into human rights policies. 
 

Some of the main environmental laws in India include:
Environmental (Protection) Act 1986
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 

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When the National Environmental Policy Act was signed into law?
January 1, 1970
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