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ESG Regulatory Frameworks

EPA
Toxic Substances Control Act 1976
A federal law that regulates the manufacture, importation, use, and disposal of chemicals in the United States
USA
(USE-IT)
Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act 2019 (USA)
To support carbon utilization and direct air capture research. It aims to promote the construction and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) facilities and carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines through federal, state, and non-governmental collaboration
USA
FERC
Federal Power Act 1920
A federal law that regulates the generation, transmission, and sale of electric power in interstate commerce
USA
USFWS,NMFS
Endangered Species Act 1973
A federal law that protects and conserves endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
USA
EPA
Safe Drinking Water Act 1974
A federal law that protects public drinking water supplies in the United States. It sets standards for drinking water quality and regulates the treatment and distribution of drinking water.
USA
CEQ
National Environmental Policy Act 1969
A federal law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of their proposed actions.
USA
EPA
Federal Water Pollution Control Act 1972
A federal law that regulates the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States
USA
EPD
Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty) Ordinance (Cap. 611)
It prohibits drivers from causing or permitting their vehicle engines to operate for more than 3 minutes in aggregate in any 60-minute period while the vehicles are stationary ("idling prohibition")
HK
DAFC
Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance (Cap.595)
It regulates, through an activity-based permit system, the import, export, manufacture and use of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals
HK
AFCD
Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance (Cap 607)
A legislation in Hong Kong that regulates the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment.
HK
EPD
Dumping at Sea Ordinance (Cap.466)
Anyone involved in marine dumping and related loading operations, requires a permit from the EPD(Environmental Protection Department)
HK
EPD
Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance (Cap. 603)
Producer Responsibility Scheme (PRS) is a key policy initiative under the holistic waste management system for waste reduction, recovery and recycling.
HK

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