2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 15, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 276 - Environmental Law


A survey course in environmental law, with special emphasis placed on the practical skills necessary to understand and apply environmental laws and regulations. Topics include the history and development of modern environmental law, basic administrative law principles, water-pollution control, wetlands protection, environmental-impact review, solid- and hazardous-waste management, disposal and site remediation, plus land-use controls and “takings” issues. Covers the major federal environmental statutes and draws upon Massachusetts law for examples of state and municipal initiatives.