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MODULE 2 Environmental Review Process
LESSON 6:   Laws and Executive Orders - Pollution & Debris Mgt
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
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Completed Topic: National Environmental Policy Act
Completed Topic: FEMA Exclusions Under NEPA
Completed Topic: EA & EIS
Completed Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Water
Completed Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Biology
Current Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Pollution and Debris Management
Upcoming Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Socioeconomics
Upcoming Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Coastal Areas

This lesson describes the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and explains how these laws affect FEMA's work.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe the key components of:
    • The Clean Air Act.
    • The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
  • Describe how these laws relate to debris management.
  • Describe the responsibilities of FEMA and the applicant under these acts.

ClockThis lesson should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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