Exam 40: Environmental Law

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We Care,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Quanaco is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Quanaco.We Care can file a citizens' suit against the EPA.

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When must an environmental impact statement be prepared and what must it discuss?

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The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)requires all federal agencies to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS)for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.An agency need not prepare an EIS for a particular proposal if it finds,on the basis of a shorter environmental assessment (EA),that the action will not have a significant impact on the environment.
An EIS must discuss (1)environmental consequences of the proposed action; (2)available alternatives; (3)direct and indirect effects; (4)energy requirements; (5)impact on urban quality,historic,and cultural resources;and (6)the means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts.Once a draft report is ready,the federal agency must hold a hearing to allow for outside comments.

Congress established a trust fund for the EPA to use in Superfund cleanup.This trust fund was initially financed by a tax on what?

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The prevention of significant deterioration (PSD)program was developed to prevent deterioration in air quality that would create health problems for those affected.

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Which of the following is a heat source of water pollution?

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Coastal City Power Plant received its annual sulfur dioxide emission allowance.Because it is using a low-sulfur fuel which burns cleaner than some fuels,it does not need its entire allowance this year.In this instance,Coastal City Power

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James owned real estate.He leased the building to two tenants.An insurance agent leased the first floor and a law firm leased the second floor.James later sold the land to Mary,who used the entire building for her business.She discovered that there were hazardous material storage tanks buried in the land.She had to remove the tanks and then sued James and the former tenants for the cost of removing the tanks,even though none of them knew the tanks had been there.

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Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

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Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

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In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

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Under the Endangered Species Act,what federal agency in the Department of the Interior is responsible for preparing a list of species that are in danger of becoming extinct?

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The life expectancy of residents in cities with the dirtiest air is on average two years shorter than those in the cleanest cities.

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Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

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Which agency establishes rules for treating both hazardous and nonhazardous forms of solid waste?

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What prevents the market system from achieving a clean environment on its own?

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What administrative agency regulates pesticides,insecticides,fungicides and rodenticides?

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Fresh Air,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Cincy Co.is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Cincy Co.In this instance,Fresh Air

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A Japanese company operates a ship called the Kinia.If the Kinia sails in U.S.waters,it must comply with design standards set by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)was created by Congress to

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Those who violate environmental laws

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Exam 40: Environmental Law

We Care,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Quanaco is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Quanaco.We Care can file a citizens' suit against the EPA.

When must an environmental impact statement be prepared and what must it discuss?

Congress established a trust fund for the EPA to use in Superfund cleanup.This trust fund was initially financed by a tax on what?

The prevention of significant deterioration (PSD)program was developed to prevent deterioration in air quality that would create health problems for those affected.

Which of the following is a heat source of water pollution?

Coastal City Power Plant received its annual sulfur dioxide emission allowance.Because it is using a low-sulfur fuel which burns cleaner than some fuels,it does not need its entire allowance this year.In this instance,Coastal City Power

Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

Under the Endangered Species Act,what federal agency in the Department of the Interior is responsible for preparing a list of species that are in danger of becoming extinct?

The life expectancy of residents in cities with the dirtiest air is on average two years shorter than those in the cleanest cities.

Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

Which agency establishes rules for treating both hazardous and nonhazardous forms of solid waste?

What prevents the market system from achieving a clean environment on its own?

What administrative agency regulates pesticides,insecticides,fungicides and rodenticides?

Fresh Air,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Cincy Co.is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Cincy Co.In this instance,Fresh Air

A Japanese company operates a ship called the Kinia.If the Kinia sails in U.S.waters,it must comply with design standards set by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)was created by Congress to

Those who violate environmental laws

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