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The Clean Water Act establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters.

NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. The law provides the procedural requirements for all federal government agencies to prepare Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).

The Renewable Fuel Standard program requires a certain volume of renewable fuel to replace or reduce the quantity of petroleum-based transportation fuel, heating oil or jet fuel.

The asbestos NESHAP regulations specify work practices for asbestos to be followed during demolitions and renovations of all structures, installations, and buildings (excluding residential buildings that have four or fewer dwelling units).

Under the Clean Air Act, EPA sets standards for pollutants emitted by vehicles and engines, including standards for greenhouse gases, thereby helping to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

CERCLA, also known as Superfund, provides a Federal "Superfund" to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of pollutants and contaminants into the environment.

TSCA gives EPA the authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain substances are generally excluded from TSCA.

The Energy Policy Act addresses energy production in the United States, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, oil and gas, coal, Tribal energy, nuclear matters and security, vehicles and motor fuels, and electrical power.

The EPA sets pesticide tolerance levels, which are the maximum amounts of pesticide residue that can legally remain in or on a particular food. These levels are established to ensure the safety of the food supply.

The NPDES permit program addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to waters of the United States. It encompasses permits for industrial, municipal, and other facilities.

The CSAPR requires states to significantly improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions that cross state lines and contribute to ozone and fine particle pollution in other states.

Under FIFRA, pesticides must be registered (licensed) by EPA based on scientific data showing that they will not cause unreasonable harm to people, animals, and the environment when used according to label directions.

RCRA gives EPA the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradle-to-grave." This includes the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

FIFRA provides federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA-approved pesticide labeling establishes enforceable requirements for the use of each pesticide.

EPA's Brownfields Program provides funds and technical assistance to states, communities, and other stakeholders in economic redevelopment to assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse contaminated properties.

The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large sources and suppliers in the United States. This helps to identify and quantify sources of emissions.

The ESA provides a program for the conservation of threatened and endangered plants and animals and the habitats in which they are found. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains the list of endangered species.

The SDWA is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. Under SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards.

The Lead and Copper Rule protects public health by minimizing lead and copper levels in drinking water, primarily by reducing water corrosivity. Water systems must control the corrosion of lead and copper into drinking water.

The Chemical Data Reporting rule requires manufacturers (including importers) to provide EPA with information on the chemicals they produce domestically or import into the United States.

Under the Clean Air Act, EPA has regulatory programs to protect the ozone layer, including the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances, regulations on products containing these substances, and labeling requirements.

The EPA works to protect and restore the nation's water resources under statutes such as the Clean Water Act. The agency's approach includes regulating the quality and distribution of water to sustain healthy ecosystems.

The RMP rule requires facilities that use extremely hazardous substances to develop a Risk Management Plan. These plans must be revised and resubmitted to EPA every 5 years.

The EPA's Oil Spill Prevention program includes the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and the Facility Response Plan (FRP) rule, which help facilities prevent oil spill, as well as control and provide adequate response to oil spills.

The Clean Air Act is a comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. It authorizes the EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards to protect public health and the environment.

MATS aims to reduce emissions of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from power plants. These standards protect public health, including vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women.

NESHAP regulates hazardous air pollutants, which are known to cause cancer and other serious health impacts. It requires industrial sources to use maximum achievable control technologies to reduce emissions.

Effluent Guidelines are national regulatory standards for wastewater discharged to surface waters and municipal sewage treatment plants. EPA issues these regulations for industrial categories based on the performance of treatment and control technologies.

The OPA was passed following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. It streamlined and strengthened EPA's ability to prevent and respond to catastrophic oil spills, established provisions that expanded the national response system, and increased penalties for regulatory noncompliance.