There are several major federal environmental laws, Atomic Energy Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("Superfund"), Solid Waste Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act, that have special provisions protecting employee whistleblowers. When used, these laws have been effective in protecting employees who expose public health and safety violations.

Click here to view a summary of the federal whistleblower laws and time limits for bringing claims.

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