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| Clean Air Act | “was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to assist in the creations of law to protect the environment. This act was also established to handle problems such as acid rain |
| Clean Water Act | “creates guidelines that help to improve and maintain the biological |
| Department of Energy | “creates policies regarding energy and the safe handle of nuclear material. This agency promotes supply and delivery of reliable |
| Energy Independence and Security Act | “created to move nation towards energy independence and security by increasing clean renewable fuel production |
| Energy Policy Act | “provides policies for how different sources of energy are developed and used including oil and gas; tribal energy; nuclear matters; vehicles and motor fuels; hydrogen; hydropower and geothermal energy; and renewable energy.” |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | “is the federal organization that ensures that all Americans are protected against specific hazards to the environment and human health where they learn |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | “controls the price of natural gas and electricity for business transactions that occur between states (interstate). This agency manages transportation of electricity and natural gas. It also ensures that regulated energy companies are following guidelines set by the law.” |
| National Environmental Policy Act | “established a national policy and goals for the protection |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | “generates safety policies and regulations for nuclear reactors and materials. This five member commission generates safety policies and regulations for nuclear reactors and materials and allows the Executive Director for Operations (EDO) to handle policies and decisions of the commission.” |
| Pollution Prevention Act | “requires that the government |
