When was the federal environment protection act which prescribed penalties for discharging hazardous waste into environment enacted?

The federal environment protection act, known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), was enacted in 1976. This legislation established a framework for the management of hazardous waste and set penalties for the improper discharge of hazardous materials into the environment. It aimed to ensure safe disposal and treatment of hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment.