EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
Table 3.2 (continued)
Additional Environmental Laws and Regulations for Consideration During OE Response Actions
Law/Regulation
Summary
Applicable
(Y/N)
Hazardous Materials
Provides for the adequate protection against
Transportation Law
the risks to life and property inherent in
transporting hazardous materials in
commerce.
Historic Sites Act
Authorizes designation of national historic
sites and landmarks and interagency efforts to
(16 U.S.C. 461-
preserve historic resources.
467)
Marine Mammal
Requires protection of threatened and
Protection Act
endangered marine mammals; provides fines
for harming marine mammals.
(16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.)
Marine Protection,
Declares that it is national policy to regulate
Research, and
dumping of all types of materials into ocean
Sanctuaries Act,
waters, and to prevent or strictly limit ocean
dumping of any material that would adversely
(33 U.S.C. 1401-
affect human health or the marine
1445)
environment.
Migratory Bird
Establishes Migratory Bird Conservation
Conservation Act
Commission to recommend for purchase,
rental, or acquisition by the Department of the
(16 U.S.C. 715 et
Interior land or water suitable for use for
seq.)
migratory bird conservation.
Migratory Bird Treaty Governs activities that may affect or threaten
Act
migratory birds or their habitats.
(16 U.S.C. 703-
712)
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