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.