WELCOME TO:
THE U S D A, RURAL DEVELOPMENT MISSION AREA'S
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COURSE CATALOG
WATER
ISSUES
COURSE
SCOPE
The
Water Issues course provides an introductory understanding of two laws,
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as, The Clean Water
Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
At
the conclusion of the Water Issues Course, you will be able to:
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Provide
a synopsis of the evolution of the Clean Water Act and the Safe
Drinking Water Act.
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Provide
a summary of the Federal Regulations and policies that have been
promulgated under these Acts.
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Recognize
the minimum statutory and regulatory requirements as defined in
the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure
environmental compliance.
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Indicate
what type(s) of permit(s) are required to comply with legal requirements
and know when to execute the necessary steps to complete the process
of obtaining the permits.
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Differentiate
between the enforcement responsibilities and reporting requirements
of the Federal government, the States and other agencies.
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Select
the appropriate grant program(s) and follow the necessary application
requirements to qualify for the grants available under the Clean
Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Identify
the procedural guidelines issued to carry out the missions of
the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
COURSE
LENGTH
Approximately
seven (7) hours.