NTR 230 - Environmental Law

This is a survey course that will give students a broad, practical understanding of some important federal environmental laws. It will provide an understanding of the legislative, regulatory and judicial processes that create environmental law. Emphasis will be on the main federal pollution control statutes: CERCLA, RCRA, CAA and CWA. This class will explore the structure of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and focus on accessing the MDEQ website for specific regulatory and compliance information.
Prerequisite(s): NTR 130
3 credits = 3 lecture