Clean+Water+Acts+of+1977,1981,1987

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Name -** Clean Water Act **National**
 * Draft year -** 1972
 * Amendment years -** 1977, 1981 and 1987
 * Description -** The purpose of the Clean Water Act is to restore and maintain the biological intergrity of national waters. It does this by regulating the discharge of harmful pollutants into the water. Later amendments added programs aimed at dealing with toxic waste. This will protect the populations of shellfish, fish and other wildlife, which will help protect biodiversity.
 * Agency in charge -** The EPA is responsible for regulating and enforcing this act

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