Environmental laws and regulations are extremely complex and difficult to understand. In order to comply with them, they need to be explained in layperson's terms. This handbook identifies many changes in regulations and recommends ways to apply and implement them. It contains the latest and most up-to-date environmental information divided into four volumes, each focused on Air, Water, Land, and Sustainability. Readers will find real-life examples for the most important aspects of environmental protection and a comprehensive coverage of all areas of environmental regulation and concerns.
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Discusses up-to-date legislation and examples of what to look for and how to present it in a compliance report.
Includes new areas which have become more highly regulated and are of current importance.
Addresses a wider spectrum of issues that go beyond chemical-based contamination and environmental regulations and examines the impacts of climate change.
Includes many real-life examples and case studies from industry and institutions that comply with environmental regulations.
Global coverage of regulations which are very useful to companies that have expanded operations outside their country of origin.
Introduction. Basic Chemistry of Air Pollution. History of Air Pollution of the United States and the World. Clean Air Act. Climate Change Regulations. Other Air-related Environmental Regulations. Overview of Air Pollution Regulations of the World. Maintaining Compliance with Air Regulations.
Introduction. Basic Chemistry of Water Pollution. History of Water Pollution of the United States and the World. Clean Water Act. Safe Drinking Water Act. Other Water-related Regulations. A Brief Summary of Water Pollution Regulations of the World. Maintaining Compliance with Water Regulations
Introduction. Basic Chemistry of Land Pollution. History of Land Pollution of the United.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) and Emergency. Pollution Prevention Act. Brownfield Revitalization Act. Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA). Other Land-related Regulations. A Brief Summary of Land Pollution Regulations of the World. Maintaining Compliance with Land Regulations.
Introduction. Concepts of Sustainability. Sustainability-Related Regulations. ISO 14001. Environmental Justice. Improving the Urban Landscape. Developing a Sustainability Program. Setting Goals and Evaluating Progress. Future Environmental Regulations. Required Actions.
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