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Federal water pollution control act (Clean Water Act)

Geography
Year
1972
Document Type
Legislative

Summary

This document aims to restore and main­tain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the United States' waters. It sets the rules against water pollution and water quality goals.

Section 104 on research, investigations, training and information stipulates in clause n.1) that authorities and associated bodies shall conduct and promote comprehensive studies of the effects of pollution. These studies shall notably consider the effect of the exploitation of fossil fuels, flood and ero­sion control.



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Year
1972
Most recent update
27/11/2002
Response areas
Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management
Sectors
Water
Topics
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Impacted group
Just transition
Renewable energy
Fossil fuel
Greenhouse gas
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