Environmental Law Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

legislation NEPA

legislation

noun laws or rules made by a government or authority

adjective relating to the making of laws

  • The new legislation aims to regulate the use of drones in public spaces.
  • Have you heard about the new legislation regarding smoking in public places?
  • I'm not sure if I agree with that legislation, it seems a bit too much.
  • The legislation acted as a safety net for consumers in the market.

NEPA

noun an acronym for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, a regulatory body for the electricity sector in Nigeria

  • The NEPA regulations require companies to conduct environmental impact assessments before starting new projects.
  • Have you heard about the NEPA regulations? They're pretty strict when it comes to protecting the environment.
  • I can't believe we have to deal with all this NEPA stuff before we can even break ground on the construction project.
  • Navigating through the NEPA process can feel like wading through a swamp of paperwork and regulations.