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The Clean Water Act Draft Year: 1972 Amendment Years: 1977, 1981, 1987 National Act. Kylie Robinson Period 4. Description & Environmental Issues Affected.
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The Clean Water ActDraft Year: 1972Amendment Years: 1977, 1981, 1987National Act Kylie Robinson Period 4
Description & Environmental Issues Affected • Water is relied on for drinking, recreation, manufacturing, energy development, agriculture, commercial fishing, tourism – and thus, one of the nation’s most valuable resources • Reduced pollution in streams, lakes, rivers, and wetlands • Protects human health and water quality • Focused on protection of smaller waters that feed into larger ones, to keep downstream water safe • Will not extend federal protection to any waters not historically protected under the Clean Water Act • Monitors public drinking water, aircraft drinking water, and pollutants from various sources entering the water
Agency/Group Regulating Act • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • EPA proposed to require CAFOs to submit information on only 5 out of 14 items addressed in the settlement, including: • Type of facility • Number and type(s) of animals • Whether the CAFO land applies CAFO waste • Available acreage for land application • Whether the CAFO has a NPDES permit