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Clean Water Act

Definition:
A Federal law that controls the discharge of pollutants into surface water in a number of ways, including discharge permits.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • Federal Water Pollution Control Act
  • Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26764
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