this act was designed to prevent pollution :)
As well as control pollution and encourage conservation.
The Pollution Act of 1990 increased regulations on the manufacture and use of toxic chemicals by requiring companies to report releases of hazardous substances. This led to a greater emphasis on pollution prevention and reduction strategies within industries to comply with the law and reduce environmental impact. The act also contributed to the development of cleaner technologies and processes to mitigate the release of toxic chemicals into the environment.
Central Pollution Control BoardIt serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Principal functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board was created in 1970.
One law that was passed to prevent water pollution was the Clean Water Act of 1972. This Act puts regulations on what can not be dumped in the water. There was also a pollution Prevention Act that was passed to help aid in the clean up of water.
It is a UK legislation adopted about 1990 for the prevention of computer misuse, which occurred in that country.
The Oil Pollution and Liability Act of 1990 prohibited oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Carolina. That same law also hampered production by imposing federal liabilities on vessels and facilities for oil spills.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. It is a statutory organization engaged in the prevention and control of water and air pollution in the state of Karnataka. The Board is responsible for planning promotion and coordinating the activities related to pollution control in the state. The Board is also responsible for planning promotion and coordination of activities related to pollution monitoring and abatement. Established in 1974 Responsible for prevention and control of water and air pollution in the state of Karnataka Responsible for planning promotion and coordination of activities related to pollution control and monitoringKSPCB is committed to the protection and improvement of the environment by providing technical advice and guidance to industries and other stakeholders for prevention and control of pollution.
Carol J. Forrest has written: 'Oil pollution act of 1990'
the passage of the 1965 Highway Beautification Act. And, in 1990, the introduction of the Visual Pollution Control Act by Republican Senator John H. Chafee of Rhode Island
'Prevention of Anti Social Activity Act' (PASA)
The English Parliament passed the act for the prevention of frauds and perjuries in the year 1698.
It is the act of stopping something from happening. Prevention is better than cure