Exam 22: Environmental Law

Noxious Inc.makes and sells pesticides.If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent,the Environmental Protection Agency can

Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.

Liability under CERCLA does not extend to businesses that merge with or buy corporations that have violated the statute.

Using funds obtained through taxes on certain businesses,Superfund

Those who knowingly violate the Clean Air Act may be subject to civil penalties but not criminal penalties.

An environmental impact statement must analyze the impact that the action will have on

To minimize potential liability under Superfund,a business can conduct its own regular environmental compliance audits of tis operations.

Deep Earth Extraction,Inc. ,operates a facility near Estuary Bay.Discharging waste from the facility into the bay can result in

Retail Properties,Inc. ,wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its Shoppers Mall,both of which are on private land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

Hi-Yield,Inc. ,makes an herbicide with a risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

National effluent (pollution)standards are set by each affected industry.