Environmental Policy & Guidance

Federal Environmental Laws

We offer the following brief summaries of the major federal environmental laws that affect DOE facilities and programs. For a summary table of the major Federal environmental laws please click here.

• American Indian Religious Freedom and Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Acts
• Atomic Energy Act
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Coastal Zone Management Act
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• Emergency Planning and Community-Right-To-Know Act
• Endangered Species Act and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
• Federal Facility Compliance Act
• Hazardous Material Transportation Act
• Historic Preservation Requirements
• Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-119)
• Marine Mammal Protection Act
• Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
• Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act
• Pollution Prevention Act
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Toxic Substances Control Act

Other Web Sites Offering Environmental Laws

• Environmental and Public Works Compilations (Senate)
• Regulations.gov