GEF

Unit 8  |  Government and Sustainability 169 Other government agencies oversee other regulations. For example, in the U.S., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for problems in the workplace, such as the presence and handling of chemicals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permits for the use of desig- nated wetlands areas. Having many governmental agencies responsible for promoting sustainability can actually cre- ate challenges. There might be an overlapping of roles and responsibilities. One agency might assume another will take charge, so nothing happens. The agencies must figure out how to work together to solve problems. WATCH & LEARN http://bit.ly/2rVP7l9 Watch the video and respond to the questions below. 1. What was the earliest recorded environmental regulation? 2. What were the first large-scale environmental regulations in the U.S.? 3. Why do you think it is necessary for there to be environmental regulations? video: History of Environmental Regulations in the US