Between 1960 and 1970 , the BEE field grew from around 100 to 150 . However , beginning in 1970 , with the formation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission , the career field experienced an exponential growth in Federal regulations . These laws require BEEs to monitor Air Force operations for their effects on personnel and the environment . Several major catastrophes and other events focused keen Congressional interest on environment , safety and occupational health ( ESOH ) , leading to new , mandatory compliance programs . Love Canal , Bhopal , atmospheric ozone depletion , and other incidents spawned new laws governing the Installation Restoration Program ; Hazard Communication ; community-right-to-know ; Process Safety Management ; and hazardous material inventory , control and reduction . These have continually driven additional , corresponding requirements for BEEs
Bhopal
Bhopal disaster
Bioenvironmental Engineering