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7.02
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12
Law
12th Grade
05/07/2012

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Term
Clean Water Act
Definition
Helps to reduce pollution in waterways, wastewater treatment plants, and control runoff pollution
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Energy Reorganization Act
Definition
Controls licensing, constructing, and creation of nuclear reactors
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Energy Tax Act
Definition
Handles unstable energy climates
Term
Environmental Protection Agency
Definition
Governs the environmental laws for air, water, solid waste, toxic substances, and noise pollution
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Definition
Manages the wholesale price of natural gas and electricity sold for interstate commerce use
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National Energy Conservation Policy Act
Definition
Works to decrease electricity demand
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National Environmental Policy Act
Definition
Fights pollution and cleans the environment
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Definition
Generates safety policies and regulations for nuclear reactors and materials
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Oil Pollution Act
Definition
Works to prevent drastic oil spills
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Pollution Prevention Act
Definition
Works to reduce pollution
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Toxic Substance Control Act
Definition
Tracks industrial chemicals produced and imported into US
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US Department of Energy
Definition
Promotes supply and delivery of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy
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