The Clean Water Act of 1972 (CWA). The passage of the Clean Water Act (CWA) created a framework for regulating discharges into the waters in the United States and establishing water quality standards for surface waters.nder section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, states, territories, and authorized tribes are required to develop lists of impaired waters. These are waters that are too polluted or otherwise degraded to meet the water quality standards set by states, territories, or authorized tribes.
Abstract. â¢ Summary: This article examines the need for a new public law designed to protect vulnerable adults who are being abused. It considers the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the debate on the need for a new law, and considers developments in the USA and proposals for reform in Scotland. Findings: The article concludes that there is a need for some form of public law designed to protect vulnerable adults. Existing law, which is mainly judge-made, is inappropriate and lacks the required predictability and procedural safeguards.
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a legal basis for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances and property of adults (age 16 and over) who lack capacity to act or make some or all decisions for themselves because of mental disorder or inability to communicate due to a physical condition.