This page collects information on the federal Environmental Protection Agency, other federal agencies that deal with environmental law, and links to Congressional Research Service reports on environmental and energy policy.
The Environmental Protection Agency is one of the principal agencies responsible for federal environmental law. They have drafted summaries of the laws and executive orders that they are charged with administering, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, Superfund, the Endangered Species Act, and many more.
Federal environmental regulations are principally located in Title 40 (Protection of Environment) and Title 50 (Wildlife and Fisheries) of the Code of Federal Regulations, but may be found in other titles of the C.F.R. as well.
Proposed rules, rule amendments, and other information from the EPA can be found in the Federal Register.
The EPA also publishes guidance information by topic, providing insight into agency rules and policies.
Other federal agencies relevant to environmental law include:
The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan legislative agency that provides research support to members of Congress. They have hundreds of reports available on environmental policy and energy & natural resources.
