Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:law
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
state environmental statutes
federal environmental statutes |
| gptkbp:cause |
injunctive relief
civil penalties attorney fees |
| gptkbp:enables |
citizens to sue violators of environmental statutes
citizens to sue government agencies for failing to enforce laws |
| gptkbp:foundIn |
United States environmental law
|
| gptkbp:goal |
increase enforcement of environmental laws
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Citizen Suit Provision
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Clean_Air_Act
gptkb:Clean_Water_Act gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act gptkb:Resource_Conservation_and_Recovery_Act |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
allow private citizens to enforce environmental laws
|
| gptkbp:requires |
notice to alleged violator
waiting period before filing suit |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
private individuals
environmental advocacy groups |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Clean_Water_Act_(federal)
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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