{"product_id":"overview-of-environmental-laws-and-regulations-navigating-the-green-maze-9781583218150","title":"Overview of Environmental Laws and Regulations: Navigating the Green Maze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnvironmental Laws and Regulations Guide for Water and Wastewater Professionals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis comprehensive reference book provides water and wastewater professionals with clear explanations of the complex environmental laws that govern utility operations. Written by Joseph J. Bernosky, this guide translates legal requirements into accessible, nonlegal language.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Environmental Legislation Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe book examines major federal laws that directly impact water and wastewater utilities:\n\n- Safe Drinking Water Act\n- Clean Water Act\n- Clean Air Act\n- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act\n- Superfund legislation\n- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act\n- Endangered Species Act\n- Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act\n\nEach piece of legislation is explained within the context of utility regulation, helping professionals understand how these laws apply to daily operations.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Guide Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe book provides a historical perspective on environmental regulations and examines how various laws interact with water and wastewater utilities. Coverage includes selected state environmental regulations, riparian water rights, and prior appropriation rights. The guide addresses regulatory overlaps, gaps in legislation, and the roles of environmental advocacy groups and stakeholders.\n\nBernosky focuses on the scope and nature of regulations rather than specific technical requirements like Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). This approach makes the guide valuable for understanding the regulatory framework without getting lost in technical specifications.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Use This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis reference is designed for water and wastewater professionals navigating the \"green maze\" of environmental law. It serves legislators, regulators, utility managers, and anyone requiring knowledge of federal laws affecting water and wastewater treatment operations. The accessible writing style makes complex legal concepts understandable for non-lawyers.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture Regulatory Trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nBeyond current regulations, the guide examines emerging regulatory trends that may affect water and wastewater utilities. This forward-looking perspective helps professionals anticipate changes in the regulatory environment.\n\nPublished by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), this paperback reference provides practical guidance for compliance and operational decision-making in the water and wastewater industry.","brand":"American Water Works Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681237897490,"sku":"9781583218150","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b300c768-493f-459e-bf47-d4e3c2864857.jpg?v=1733950646","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/overview-of-environmental-laws-and-regulations-navigating-the-green-maze-9781583218150","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}