Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Government Operations. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
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Category : Energy policy
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Author: Steven L. Danver
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 9781604266146
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Water has had an immeasurable impact on the history and growth of the United States. As an essential element of life water has been and remains a constant source of conflict and controversy as different constituencies fight for limited resources. The Encyclopedia of Water Politics and Policy in the United States is the most comprehensive reference source available that analyzes water-related issues in America. A diverse group of over 100 scholars have provided their research and analysis of why water is so significant by tracing its impact on issues like national and state boundaries, western migration, urbanization, and the economy. This volume chronicles the origins of present-day water problems, political conflicts, the impact of legislation and court decisions on the use of water resources, the major projects undertaken across the country, and what experts are proposing be done to preserve this basic component of the environment. Going back some 150 years, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of approximately 280 pieces of water-related legislation, legal cases, people, projects, and organizations that have shaped the history of the United States. In addition to historical coverage, the volume also addresses many current environmental issues including acid rain, agriculture, climate change, mining, erosion, levees and dams, pollution, urbanization, and wastewater treatment. The volume’s A to Z entries are divided into four sections: Regional Water Politics and Policy: Essays providing a narrative background and overview Major Issues in Water Politics and Policy: A comprehensive list of issues from colonial times to the present Law and Government: The people and legislation that have shaped water policy in the United States Places and Projects: Extensive coverage of the projects (including dams and aqueducts) the government has undertaken to develop the nation’s waterways Throughout the volume, concise text features highlight important events, advocacy groups, people, books, and sites important to water politics and policy. A thematic table of contents allows users to easily locate reclamation projects geographically, biographies of important figures, current issues by subject area, government agencies, and legal cases.

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 816

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Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation
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Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
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Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: United States
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Category : Industrial priorities
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation
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Category : Snake River Basin
Languages : en
Pages : 778

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Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation
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Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Miriam V. Gold
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN: 9780195388626
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The growing concern in the United States about the safety of chemicals in our environment makes the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) a timely topic. TSCA is the primary vehicle for enabling the government to review most chemicals, other than foods, drugs, cosmetics and pesticides, before they are introduced into commerce. Last year's dramatic recall of children's toys tainted with lead has increased the calls for thorough information about the chemicals in our environment. In addition, the lightening speed of nanotechnology development threatens to leave regulators with very few tools to address the environmental and toxicological effects of nanomaterials. This book is a unique resource for lawyers and regulatory affairs specialists who need to understand the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including the surrounding law, regulations and guidances. This volume includes a CD-ROM containing a broad array of resource materials, references to other supporting source materials, and procedures to implement an integrated TSCA compliance plan.