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Lesson 4
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1. What are the four primary sources of environmental laws?

Federal, state, local and HN. (para 4-1)

2. Describe the two ways in which military members can violate environmental laws?

Through negligence and through purposeful acts. (para 4-6c)

3. Name key federal acts that protect the environment.

The following are a list of the key federal acts:

  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  • Clean Water Act (CWA)

  • Clean Air Act (CAA)

  • National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)

  • Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA)

  • Noise Control Act (NCA)

(para 4-2a through h)

4. Which federal law covers the preservation of historical sites and structures?

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) safeguards against the loss of irreplaceable historical, archaeological and cultural properties.

(para 4-2e)

5. What act allows regulatory agencies to impose civil fines on other federal agencies, such as the DA?

The FFCA allows the EPA and the states to inspect and fine Army installations that violate environmental laws identified in the RCRA. (paragraph 4-2g)

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