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Flashcards in Environmental State and Federal Laws Deck (10)
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Brownfield

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A property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant

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Brownfields Program

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Environmental Protection Agency’s 1995 program to provide empowerment to states, communities, and other economic interests to redevelop brownfields

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Clean Air Act

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The act addresses a wide range of issues related to air pollution control, including pollutant emissions limitations, air quality criteria, and more

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Clean Water Act

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Also known as the federal water pollution control act; covers a wide range of issues related to water pollution control

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Effluent

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Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea

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Releases

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Unintentional or intentional, chronic or sudden, small or major releases of hazardous substances to the environment or people’s exposure to these substances

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Superfund

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Also known as CERCLA, it was created to provide authority and funding for cleaning up hazardous materials released into the environment

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Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF)

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Also known as the Arizona “mini superfund” liability; it is similar to CERCLA

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Wetlands

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Areas inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support vegetation that is adapted for life in saturated conditions

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Effluent

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Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea

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