Federal Legislation
Sources
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Acts
Wind Energy Systems Act of 1980
An Act to provide for an accelerated program of wind energy research, development, and demonstration, to be carried out by the Department of Energy with the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
- Pub.L. 96-345, § 2, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1139
- 42 USC 9201 - 9213
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
To establish a national policy for the environment, to provide for the establishment of a Council on Environmental Quality, and for other purposes.
- Pub. L. 91-190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852
- 42 USC 4321 - 4347
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)
An act to provide for the conservation of endangered and threatened species of fish, wildlife, and plants, and for other purposes.
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Pub.L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884
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16 USC 1531 - 1544
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
- Public Law 65-128, July 3, 1918, ch. 128, 40 Stat. 755
- 16 USC 710 - 711