Environmental and Consumer protection movements

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)

Jun 30, 1948

This was the piece of legislation. It was placed to broaden the government's authority in water pollution control.

Air Pollution Control Act

Jul 14, 1955

First piece of legislation to address air pollution.

Water Quality Act

Oct 2, 1965

Enhances Federal control over water quality and these standards wil become the basesline for statewide water quality levels

Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Act

Oct 20, 1965

Sets the first Federal automobile emission standards

Endangered Species Act

Oct 15, 1966

1st legislation regarding the protection of endangered domestic fish and wildlife; allotted $15 million a year

National Enviromental Policy Act

Jan 1, 1970

Requires every federal agency to prepare an Evironmental Impact Statement for any legislation

EPA

Jul 9, 1970

Enviromental Protection Agency is responsible for U.S. environmental policy; hiring 4,000 Americans

Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act

Apr 26, 1974

President Nixon signs the acts in an attempt to balance the nation's energy demands with appropriate environmental regulations.

Department of Energy is Established

Aug 4, 1977

President Carter established the department to carry out comprehensive natinal energy plan that reflects federal legislation

Created Energy Tax

Nov 9, 1978

Tax credits given to encourage fuel effeciency and renewable energy of ethanol.