BU 220 - Environmental Law and Policy

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

Subject:

Description:

This course surveys issues arising out of federal laws designed to protect the environment and manage resources.It considers in detail the role of the Environmental Protection Agency in the enforcement of environmental policies arising out of such laws as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Clear Air Act, among others.The course also considers the impact of Congress, political parties, bureaucracy, and interest groups in shaping environmental policy, giving special attention to the impact of environmental regulation on business and private property rights.Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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