Basic Concepts in Environmental Management

Environmental professionals are (and will continue to be) under increased pressure to become more knowledgeable of environmental management issues. Basic Concepts in Environmental Management fulfills the long-standing need for fundamental knowledge-especially concerning government regulations on environmental and natural resource protection. As a leading environmental professional and consultant since the 1940s, Kenneth M. Mackenthun offers a unique perspective on the breadth, scope, and ever-constant change in environmental legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. and what those guidelines signify for industry and citizens alike. By maintaining an awareness of existing and forthcoming laws, environmentalists can substantially enhance their career potential-and be in a better position to protect the land, air, and sea. The starting point for that knowledge: Basic Concepts in Environmental Management.

14.8.3 Organic Pollution

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Author's Profile; Table of Contents; List of Tables; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Purpose; 1.2 Contents; 1.3 Background; 1.4 Environmental Ethic; Chapter 2 Fundamentals; 2.1 Acronyms; 2.1.1 Commonly Used Acronyms; 2.1.2 Audits; 2.1.3 Citizen's Suit; 2.2 U.S. Code; 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations; 2.3.1 Codification of Federal Regulation; 2.3.2 Congressional Record; 2.3.3 Effluent Guidelines; 2.3.4 Enforcement; 2.3.5 Environmental Investigation; 2.3.6 Executive Orders; 2.3.7 Federal Register; 2.3.8 Freedom of Information

2.3.9 Legislative History2.4 Public Laws; 2.4.1 Permits; 2.5 Regulations; 2.5.1 Risk Assessment; Chapter 3 Assessments and Impacts; 3.1 The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; 3.2 Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1991; 3.3 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions; Chapter 4 Water; 4.1 Surface Fresh Water; 4.2 Non-Indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990; 4.3 National Invasive Species Act of 1996; 4.4 Ground Water; 4.4.1 Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974; 4.5 Marine Water; 4.5.1 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 197 (MPRSA)

4.6 Convention for the Pr…