Asked by Julia Guerrero on May 19, 2024
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Which of the following statutes enacted by Congress is also known as the "Refuse Act"?
A) The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act
B) The Safe Drinking Water Act
C) The Clean Water Act
D) The River and Harbor Act
Refuse Act
A federal law aimed at protecting navigable waters in the United States by prohibiting the discharge of refuse into these waters without a permit.
- Familiarize oneself with the legal framework managing the pollution of water and the regulation of navigable waterways.
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Martha GarciaMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The River and Harbor Act provided that people had to obtain a discharge permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to deposit or discharge refuse into a navigable waterway.The permit system established pursuant to the "Refuse Act" was replaced in 1972 by a more comprehensive permit system now administered by EPA.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the legal framework managing the pollution of water and the regulation of navigable waterways.
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