ENV410B
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Environmental Laws & Regulations

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ENV 410B:  Water and Waste Water

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Course Outline

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Class Content

1

 Introduction to course delivery and technology; introduction of instructors; review syllabus; discussion of case study approach; student expectations

2

 Introduction to environmental law; discussion of statutes, regulations and court decisions; federal, state and tribal relationships. Homework #1 due.

3

 Introduction of water case study; history of water quality management in the US; overview of Clean Water Act. Homework #2 due.

4

 Water Quality Standards. Homework #3 due. Research paper outline due.

5

 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); pretreatment standards. Homework #4 due.

6

 Non-point source water quality management; storm water management; wetland protection policies.

7

 Allocation of water supplies in arid regions; Colorado River and "The Law of the River". Homework #5 due.

8

 Trends in water quality management; ISO 14000. Case study due.

9

 Research paper due.   Final Examination.

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ENV410 - Environmental Regulations
Last Updated:  12/16/98