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.
Factsheet 78 ï¬ May 2015 19 of 39 Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect 7 Role and duties of Safeguarding Adult Boards Under section 43 Care Act 2014, local authorities must establish a safeguarding adult board (SAB) to co-ordinate and ensure effectiveness in helping and protecting adults at risk.actsheet 78 ï¬ May 2015 20 of 39 Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect It may arrange a review in any other case involving an adult in its area with care and support needs. In other words it has discretion in other cases to decide whether or not the circumstances merit a formal review.