CHM 136 - Environmental Regulation

Institution:

County College of Morris

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIO 131, and CHM 106 OR CHM 125 LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. This course is an overview of critical environmental issues encountered by industry from a regulatory perspective. Various federal and New Jersey state regulations pertaining to air, water, hazardous waste and hazardous materials management will be investigated. Students will acquire knowledge on how industry complies with the diversity of regulatory requirements. Students will be exposed to examples of instances where industrial non-compliance with applicable regulations has led to deleterious environmental and occupational health effects. Current issues and their significance to environmental and occupational health will be discussed including, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act (ECRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Asbestos, indoor air quality and underground storage tanks.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CCM.EDU

Phone Number:

(973) 328-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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