PLG 336 - Environmental Law

Institution:

University of Providence

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Description:

This introductory environmental law course will focus on the legal regulations of pollution and waste management. The course will cover a number of federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Superfund law. In studying these statutes, also considered are a number of more general issues relating to environmental regulation, including the proper goals of environmental regulation; the roles of science and risk assessment; the valuation of environmental injuries and environmental benefits; and the choice of regulatory approach, ranging from command-and-control regulation to information disclosure requirements. Expected to be offered: Sufficient Demand 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uprovidence.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 761-8210

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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