HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEGISLATION
Objectives
In this unit, you will learn about:
  • The major U.S. laws pertaining to health and environmental regulations
  • Responsibilities of the key Federal agencies
  • Title III of the 1986 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, known as the “Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act”
  • The roles of Federal, State, and local governments, as well as industry
  • How to use legislation to protect yourself from hazardous materials
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