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ENV 320 Wk 1 Discussion – Environmental Law
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Grading: (20 points for posting the response to discussion question, and 5 point for meeting the deadline ), 10 points for responding to two other postings and 5 points for two days participation per week)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
In Week 1, you will be introduced to the environmental laws of the U.S., and the federal agencies that enforce them. The major areas of regulation are: air and water quality; and, solid and hazardous waste. Environmental laws are created by the U.S. Congress, and approved by the President. They are then enforced through the promulgation of regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency. State and municipal governments also are involved in the enforcement of federal environmental law.
Briefly summarize the major sources of environmental law, the litigation (court cases) process, and the way in which environmental agencies enforce environmental law. How are states and municipalities involved in this process? Find your state environmental agency. What is its purpose and major functions?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
ENV 320 Wk 2 Discussion – Air and Water Quality
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Grading: (20 points for posting the response to discussion question, and 5 point for meeting the deadline ), 10 points for responding to two other postings and 5 points for two days participation per week)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
In Week 1, you were introduced to the major sources of environmental law, including statutes, regulations, and case law, and the involvement of state and municipal governments in the implementation of federal environmental law. You also learned about the evolution of national policy in regard to environmental regulation. In Week 2, you will focus on two of the major areas of regulation: air and water.
Identify two significant air-quality problems and two significant water quality problems in the United States. What are the national air-quality standards, and how are they implemented? What are the national water quality standards? How are permits used to control pollutant discharges? What is the state role in relation to these federal requirements?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
ENV 320 Wk 3 Discussion – Toxic Substances
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Grading: (20 points for posting the response to discussion question, and 5 point for meeting the deadline ), 10 points for responding to two other postings and 5 points for two days participation per week)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
In Week 2, you learned about federal (and state) air and water regulation. In Week 3, you will continue to focus on specific areas of regulation with an exploration of law relating to the management of toxic substances, and solid and hazardous waste.
As identified in the textbook, what are the two main federal statutes that regulate the use of toxic substances? What are the methods used to comply with these laws? Has the Toxic Substances Control Act been amended in recent years—as envisioned by the textbook author? If so, how has the law been changed?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
ENV 320 Wk 4 Discussion – International Environmental Law
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Grading: (20 points for posting the response to discussion question, and 5 point for meeting the deadline ), 10 points for responding to two other postings and 5 points for two days participation per week)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Now that you have a clear understanding of environmental law in the United States in general, and specifically, as applied to air, water, and the management of toxic substances, and solid and hazardous waste, you are ready to consider environmental regulation as it relates to the world, including global climate change.
Why is it necessary to consider environmental regulation in the international arena? Do you consider that the environment should be a subject of international attention? Do you believe climate change should be addressed on a national and international level? Provide reasons for your opinion.
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
ENV 320 Wk 5 Discussion – Energy Policy Act
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Grading: (20 points for posting the response to discussion question, and 5 point for meeting the deadline ), 10 points for responding to two other postings and 5 points for two days participation per week)
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Now, that you have completed your learning about environmental law and policy in the United States, and international efforts to address environmental concerns, such as global warming and climate change, in Week 5, you will focus on the future of environmental regulation in the United States by exploring the U.S. energy policy and the conservation of natural resources for future generations.
What is the Energy Policy Act? What is the current President’s approach to energy production, consumption, and conservation? Do you agree with this approach? What is your opinion?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.