Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Describe the applicable constitutional principles defining the relationship of federal vs. state authority in environmental law.
2. Explain core principles of administrative law including brief overview of Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.
3. Describe goals and key elements of NEPA and apply to examples.
4. Identify and describe the key provisions of NFMA and FLPMA that establish environmental standards.
5. Outline the history of the ESA, highlight the key provisions and apply to current Wyoming issues.
6. Describe history and goals of SMCRA and outline specific provisions related to environmental standards while applying to Wyoming examples.
7. Identify key provisions, explain respective role of federal and state agencies and describe application of the Clean Air Act in Wyoming.
8. Identify key provisions, explain respective role of federal and state agencies and describe application of the Clean Water Act in Wyoming.
9. Provide overview of RCRA and describe oil and gas exemptions.
10. Outline basic elements of CERCLA.
11. Describe requirements of EPCRA and relevance to hydraulic fracturing chemicals.
12. Describe Wyoming Environmental Quality Act and its application to Wyoming lands and energy-industry activities.
13. Outline major provisions of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Act, including the Wyoming Surface Owner Accommodation Act, and apply to Wyoming examples.