Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Enacted: 1973Amended: 1975InternationalCITES is designed to eliminate wild life trafficking and make sure international legal trade does not endanger the lives of wildlife animals and plants. The environmental issue that is effected is the Conservation of Species. The national agency responsible for implementing CITES in each country is called the Management Authority.
Kyoto Protocol- aka Convention of Climate Change
Enacted: 1997Amended: 2005InternationalThe Kyoto Protocol brings countries together to reduce global warming and to deal with the effects of temperature increase and to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses that cause global warming. The environmental issue that is effected is Climate Change. The Kyoto Protocol is controlled by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC)
Enacted: 1982Amended: 1994InternationalThe United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea lays down a broad system of laws and orders in the world's oceans and seas originating rules executing all uses of the oceans and their resources. It cherish this concept that all problems of ocean space are closely correlated and need to be addressed as a whole. The environmental issue that is effected is the Conservation of Ecosystems. The United Nations is in charge of the Law of the Sea Convention.
Madrid Protocol - aka Antarctic Treaty
Enacted: 1959Amended: 1961InternationalThe Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington by scientists from twelve different countries that allowed them to use the Antarctic land in peaceful manor to conduct research and experiments as well as share the results publicly. The environmental issue that is effected is the Conservation of Ecosystems. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is in charge of the Madrid Protocol.
Montreal Protocol - aka Convention of Ozone Depletion
Emended: 1987Amended: 1989InternationalThe Montreal Protocol protects the stratospheric ozone layer and phases out the production of many substances that allow ozone depletion. The environmental issue that is effected is Protecting the Earth's Hydro Climate. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the Montreal Protocol.
Ocean Dumping Act (ODA)
Enacted: 1972Amended: 1988AmericanThe ODA regulates disposing of materials within the ocean and to conduct research using the ocean. The Environmental Issue that is effected is Pollution of Water and Ocean Trash. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is in charge of the Ocean Dumping Act.
Rio Earth Summit
Enacted: 1992International This is a global conference set up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and addressed many major issues happening around the world. The environmental issue is conserving the environment we live in. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) was in charge of the Rio Earth Summit.
Stockholm Declaration - aka Declaration of the Conference on the Human Environment
Enacted: 1972International The Stockholm Declaration contemplated the need for a common perspective and for common principles to inspire and guide the peoples of the world in the conservation and enrichment of the human environment. The environmental issue is conserving the environment we live in. the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was in charge of the Stockholm Declaration.
Clean Air Acts (U.S.)
Enacted: 1963Amended: 1967AmericanThe Clean Air Act is the complete federal law that conducts air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Also this law enables the EPA to authorize National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to administer remissions of unsafe air pollutants. The environmental issue are the effects of air pollution. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of the Clean Air Acts.
Clean Water Acts (U.S.)
Enacted: 1948Amended: 1972AmericanThis law established the simple structure of controlling waste and pollutants that were discharged in the bodies of water across the country. The environmental issue is Water Pollution and how to control it. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of the Clean Air Acts.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA)
Enacted: 1980AmericanTo clean up places with hazard donate that have been left abandoned or uncontrolled. The environmental issue is the effects of waste. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of CERCLA.
Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)
Enacted: 1986AmericanThis act controls how to use release or properly store hazardous materials, and how to deal with any emergencies that may result with those materials. The environmental issue is the Effects of Toxicants. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of EPCRA.
Endangered Species Act
Enacted: 1966Amended: 1973AmericanThis act provides for the maintenance and care for endangered species and their habitats. The environmental issue is the Conservation of Species. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in charge on the Endangered Species Act.
Energy Policy Act
Enacted: 1975AmericanThe act described by advocates as a way to end growing energy problems and change the United States energy policy by providing tax incentives and loan guarantees for energy production. The environmental issue is the Effects of Environmental issues with energy. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of the Energy Policy Act.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
Enacted: 1938AmericanThis law allows the FDA to authorize any food, drug, or cosmetics as safe or unsafe for use. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental health. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of the FFDCA.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Enacted: 1947Amended: 1972AmericanThis act regulates the distribution, sale and us of all pesticides as well as making sure that all the pesticides are registered by the EPA and will not have any negative effects on the environment. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental degradation and environmental health. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of FIFRA.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Enacted: 1948Amended: 1972AmericanThis act allowed the EPA to authorize any measures that needed to be taken to keep and pollutants away from entering US water as well as making it illegal to dump any pollutants into the water. The environmental issue is the effects of water pollution. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Food Quality Protection Act
Enacted: 1996American This act amended FIFRA and the FDCA acts and changed the EPA's regulation on pesticides. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental health. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of Food Quality Protection Act.
Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act
Enacted: 1872AmericanThis act authorized prospecting and mining of minerals. The environmental issue is the defect if mining. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act.
Lacey Act
Enacted: 1900Amended: 2008AmericanThis law prevents illegal trafficking of illegal plants and wildlife animals. The environmental issue is the conservation of species. The US Fish and Wildlife Service are in charge of the Lacey Act.
Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act
Enacted: 1934AmericanThis act prevents any one from the age of 16 years or older to hunt without a valid Federal hunting stamp. The environmental issue is the conservation of environmental law. The US Fish and Wildlife Service are in charge of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act.
National Appliance Energy Act
Enacted: 1987Amended: 1992AmericanThis act deals with the energy efficiency of household appliances. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental issues with energy. The United States Department of Energy is in charge of the National Appliance Energy Act.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Enacted: 1970Amended: 1969AmericanThis act promotes the protection and enhancement of the environment and also created the President's Council on Environmental Quality CEQ. The environmental issue is the conservation of the environment. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the NEPA.
National Park Act
Enacted: 1872Amended: 1978AmericanThis act oversees all of the National Parks and ensures their safety and well being as well as preserving them. The environmental issue is the Conservation of Ecosystems. The United States Department of the Interior is in charge of the National Park Act.
National Wildlife Refuge System Act
Enacted: 1872Amended: 1894AmericanThis act gave a layout of how to administer and manage National Parks and the wildlife within then that are close to extinction or endangered. The Environmental issue is the conservation of ecosystems and species. The US Fish and Wildlife Service are in charge of the National Wildlife Refuge System Act.
Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Enacted: 1982Amended: 1987AmericanThis act deals with the safe disposal of radioactive materials. The environmental issue is the Effects of waste. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is in charge of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Enacted: 1970AmericanThis act provides a safe environment for men and women to work in. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental health. The United States Department of Labor is in charge of OSHA.
Oil Pollution Act
Enacted: 1990AmericanThis act helped the EPA to respond to oil spills in a much better way. The environmental issue was effects of water pollution. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the Oil Pollution Act.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Enacted: 1976Amended: 1984This act laid the foundation of how to properly and safely transport and maintain hazardous waste. The environmental issue was conservation of the ecosystem. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the RCRA.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Enacted: 1974Amended: 2005AmericanThis act makes both above ground and underground drinking water safe. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental health. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the SDWA.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Enacted: 1980Amended: 1986AmericanThis act discussed how important creating technologies for hazardous waste cleaning was. The environmental issue is the effects of toxicants. The United Nation of Environmental Program (UNEP) is in charge of the SARA.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA)
Enacted: 1977Amended: 1990AmericanThis ac regulates he environmental effects of coal mining in the United States. The environmental issue is the effects of mining. The Department of the Interior is in charge of SMCRA.
Taylor Grazing Act
Enacted: 1934AmericanThis act regulate grazing on public land so that it can improve rangeland. The environmental issue is the conservation of species.
Toxic Substances Control Act
Enacted: 1976Amended: 1990AmericanThis act prohibits introducing any new chemicals. The environmental issue is the effects of environmental health. The US Environmental Protection Agency is in charge of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Enacted: 1968Amended: 2012AmericanThis act simply preserves certain rivers for the enjoyment of past and future generations. The environmental issue is the conservation of ecosystems. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System is in charge of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Wilderness Act
Enacted: 1964AmericanThis act protects 9.1 million acres of Federal Land., and designated wilderness from other land forms. The environmental issue is the conservation of forests, natural resources, and species. The Wilderness Society is in charge of the Wilderness Act