Evolution of hazardous material spills regulations in the United States
Journal Article
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· J. Hazard. Mater.; (United States)
- Univ. of Toledo, OH
After seven years in the preparation stage, the US Environmental Protection Agency published, on August 29, 1979, its hazardous substances regulations, setting forth which chemicals are considered hazardous to the environment, which are removable if spilled into a water body, and rate of penalties for spilling. The basis of the regulations (the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), the various drafts issued and withdrawn by EPA, the philosophy behind each and lastly details of the final regulations are reviewed.
- OSTI ID:
- 6865305
- Journal Information:
- J. Hazard. Mater.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Hazard. Mater.; (United States) Vol. 4:3; ISSN JHMAD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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