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