Federal Laws

Click on one of the statutes below for an outline of the key provisions. Full text of the major statutes are provided as well.

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30 U.S.C. §§1001-1027
Summary:

The GSA allows the leasing of land containing geothermal resources.

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5 U.S.C. §552b
Summary:

The Sunshine Act requires, with ten specified exemptions, that the contents of the meetings of federal agencies be open to public observation.

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49 U.S.C. §§5101-5127
Summary:

The HMTA protects against the risks associated with the transportation of hazardous material in commerce by improving the regulatory and enforcement authority of the Secretary of Transportation.

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42 U.S.C. §§2021b-2021j
Summary:

The LLRWPA established that each state was responsible for disposing of low-level radioactive waste that is generated within its boundaries.

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16 U.S.C. §§1801-1891d
Summary:

The MSA governs marine fisheries management in U.S. federal waters.

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16 U.S.C. §§1361-1383b, 1401-1406, 1411-1421h
Summary:

The MMPA protects marine mammals by prohibiting takings in U.S. waters.

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16 U.S.C. §§1431-1447(f)
Summary:

The MPRSA regulates the dumping of materials into U.S. waters by both U.S. and international agents.

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33 U.S.C. §§1401-1445
Summary:

The dumping provisions of the MPRSA prohibit the dumping of potentially harmful material into U.S. oceans.

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16 U.S.C. §§703-711
Summary:

The MBTA protects migratory birds by prohibiting the take of migratory birds and their feathers, eggs, or nest.

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30 U.S.C. §§181-287
Summary:

The MLLA authorizes and governs leasing of public lands for developing deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and other minerals.

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