ESCI 1060 Survey of Environmental Law

This course examines current practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to the management of both solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, water quality, and wildlife and fisheries. Students will gain an overview of the major U.S. environmental laws, their amendments, and the regulations that implement them. Major topics include Oil Pollution Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, underground storage tanks, Toxic Substances Control Act, CERCLA/Superfund, SARA/EPCRA, pesticides, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Lacy Act, Endangered Species Act, and CITIES.

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Program admission