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CE 3231 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science

CE 3231 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science. Readings for Next Class: 5.1-5.4. O hio N orthern U niversity. Chemistry, Microbiology & Material Balance. Introduction. Water & Air Pollution. Env Risk Management. Major Environmental Laws II

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CE 3231 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science

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  1. CE 3231 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science Readings for Next Class: 5.1-5.4 Ohio Northern University Chemistry, Microbiology & Material Balance Introduction Water & Air Pollution Env Risk Management Major Environmental Laws II Current environmental legislation represents a major accomplishments in environmental regulation. A brief historical overview of significant acts continues along with a description of what each Act means to our profession.

  2. Hazardous Waste 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Proper disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) Provides money for clean up of legacy sites Authorized legal action to recovery costs Love Canal, New York

  3. Clean Water Act 1972 Highlights National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Technology-based Standards (Best Available Technology) Water Quality Standards Designated Uses (navigation, industry, agriculture, recreation (fishable/swimmable) National Water Quality Inventory Report (states submit every two years) Water Quality Criteria (Total Maximum Daily Loads – TMDL) Antidegradation Policy (Three teirs) Teir 1 – all surface waters – maintains current use requirements Tier 2 – maintains quality for “fishable/swimmable” waters Tier 3 – maintains quality for most pristine waters of US

  4. Clean Water Act Amendment 1987 Non-Point Source Management Program Non-point sources were initially exempt from CWA legislation until this amendment Important Non-Point Sources: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Heavy Metals, Toxics (pesticides) CleanWaterAct – Betterat 40

  5. Clean Air Act 1970 Highlights National Ambient Air Quality Standards Regulated 6 common criteria pollutants Particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead Requires State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to meet criteria pollutant regulated levels Set New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Sources (industry) Set National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Broadened Enforcement

  6. Clean Air Act 1977 Amendment Highlights Gave states in non-attainment with priority pollutants and established deadline to come into compliance Clean Air Act 1990 Amendment Highlights Addressed Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, and Haze Expanded air toxics regulations to cover 187 pollutants Gave strong enforcement authorization Clean Air Act Video (3:00 minutes through 10:19)

  7. Future of the Agency Regulatory Action & Enforcement Legal Action & Role of Market Share Research and Development

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