Environmental Protection
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Environmental Protection Duty of Care Regulations 1991
The Duty of Care imposes a legal obligation on an individual to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could forseeably harm others and is the first element that must be established before proceeding with a “claim of negligence”. The term “Duty of Care” forms the basis for the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 which imposes…
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Environmental Protection, Bureau
As prescribed in NRS 459.400, the purpose of the hazardous waste program is to protect human health, public safety and the environment from the effects of improper, inadequate or unsound management of hazardous waste. This is accomplished by establishing programs that regulate the storage, generation, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. The hazardous…
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Environmental Protection Practices
In Mumbai, Hindus carry twenty-foot-tall plaster of Paris idols of the elephant god Ganesh into the sea and leave them on the ocean floor to symbolize the impermanence of life, further polluting the scarce water resources of western India. In Hong Kong and Singapore, Taoists burn paper money to appease “hungry ghosts, ” filling the air with smoke and dangerous toxins. These…
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Environmental Protection Agency Salary
AP Volkswagen is accused of cheating on emissions tests and violating US clean-air standards. It s a serious allegation: EPA officials say nearly 500, cars from across VW s major brands and models (Passat, Beetle, Audi A3, Jetta) were at fault. Business Insider spoke with Michael Steel, an environmental lawyer at Morrison Foerster, about what to expect next. According to EPA…
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Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Connecticut. These microscopic organisms often go unnoticed and cause no harm. However, when nutrient loading exceeds certain levels, a water body can experience nuisance blue-green algae blooms that may produce and release toxins. When blue-green algae blooms…
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Good deeds Foundation
To launch the first social impact bond in Estonia, the state needs to announce a public procurement and conclude a performance-based agreement with the successful bidder. Considering the Estonian context and the readiness of the parties, the optimal solution would be establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that participates in the public procurement. As a legal entity…
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Environmental Protection Agency 1970–2
EPA Born in the wake of elevated concern about environmental pollution, the US Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors in downtown Washington, DC, on December 2, 1970. EPA was established to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. The mission of EPA is to protect…
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Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 80
Offensive odours and smells also contribute to the level of air pollution in our local communities. They may be harmful to our health and affect the use and enjoyment of property. Industrial/Agricultural Smells from industrial and agricultural activities are common causes of complaints to local councils. Councils investigate all complaints and can treat the smell as a statutory…
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Archives of Environmental Protection
IDEOLOGICAL LEGAL WARRIOR: Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Attorney General Leslie Rutledge continues to expand her work in national legal arenas, particularly against efforts to protect the environment. She s more interested in protecting corporate interests. Today: * She(Republicans) in complaining about EPA regulations to cut down haze . She is less concerned with haze…
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Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
The Report Algal Blooms hotline and online submission form are for freshwater blue-green algae reports only. To ensure the health and safety of our state’s residents and visitors, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is committed to keeping Floridians updated on current algal blooms and how the state is responding to protect human health, water quality and the…
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