What does the Illinois Pollution Control Board do?

Under the Act, the Board has two major responsibilities: determining, defining, and implementing environmental control standards for the State of Illinois, and adjudicating complaints that allege non-criminal violations of the Act.

What regulations regulate pollution?

P2 Law. In 1990, Congress passed the Pollution Prevention Act (P2 Act) which states “The Environmental Protection Agency must establish a source reduction program which collects and disseminates information, provides financial assistance to States, and implements the other activities….”

Where can a proposed Illinois regulation be found?

A proposed rulemaking is identified by its Title and Part number, followed by the volume and page number of its First Notice Register publication; for example, 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1245; 39 Ill. Reg.

How do I contact the EPA in Illinois?

Call Region 5 toll-free at 800-621-8431 Call us on weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central time.

What is pollution geography?

Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. Landfills collect garbage and other land pollution in a central location. Many places are running out of space for landfills.

What are the 3 major environmental laws?

In the 1970s, the United States government enacted the three major environmental laws: the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Toxic Substances Control Act.

How do I contact my local EPA?

Phone: (800) 424-9346, press Option #3 and toll free in the Washington DC area/International (703) 348-5070. Type of Coverage: Staffed by live Information Specialists.

What EPA Region is Illinois?

Region 5
EPA’s Region 5 office, located in the Metcalfe Federal Building, covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribal Nations.

What are EPA regulations?

EPA is called a regulatory agency because Congress authorizes us to write regulations that explain the technical, operational, and legal details necessary to implement laws. Regulations are mandatory requirements that can apply to individuals, businesses, state or local governments, non-profit institutions, or others.