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Selected Federal Environmental Laws

The Clean Air Act (CAA); 42 U.S.C. s/s 7401 et seq. (1970)
The Clean Water Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) 42 U.S.C. s/s 9601 et seq. (1980)
The Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA); 42 U.S.C. 11011 et seq. (1986)
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA); 33 U.S.C. 2702 to 2761
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); 42 U.S.C. s/s 321 et seq. (1976)
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); 42 U.S.C. s/s 300f et seq. (1974)
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); 42 U.S.C.9601 et seq. (1986)

Utah Environmental Laws (Title 19, Chapters 1-10, Utah Code)

Chapter 01 General Provisions
Chapter 02 Air Conservation Act
Chapter 03 Radiation Control Act
Chapter 04 Safe Drinking Water Act
Chapter 05 Water Quality Act
Chapter 06 Solid and Hazardous Waste Act

includes:
- 19-6-201: Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act
- 19-6-301: Hazardous Substances Mitigation Act
- 19-6-401: Underground Storage Tank Act
- 19-6-501: Solid Waste Management Act
- 19-6-601: Lead Acid Battery Disposal
- 19-6-701: Used Oil Management Act
- 19-6-801: Waste Tire Recycling Act
Chapter 07 Environmental Self-Evaluation Act
Chapter 08 Voluntary Cleanup Program
Chapter 09 Hazardous Waste Facilities Management Act
Chapter 10 Environmental Institutional Control Act

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