In general, a state may pass an environmental regulation that sets standards more stringent than those set by federal regulations.

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The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act both explicitly allow states to set their own standards, as long as they are more stringent than federal standards. This is known as the "dual regulatory system." However, states cannot set standards that are less stringent than federal regulations.

In General, a State May Pass an Environmental Regulation That