Exam 10: Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

The Endangered Species Act permits those desiring to protect a species as well as landowners affected by such protection to challenge a determination of protection for a species.

The Mega Borg had an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.What is the potential liability of the corporate owners of the ship under the OPA?

Sawyer and four others formed A & E Salvage and began a project of recovering salvage materials from the site of the former Liberty Fibers rayon plant.The site consisted of 300 acres,multiple buildings,and extensive ground piping.As A & E removed the salvage materials,it discovered that many of the pipes and buildings contained RACM,a toxic substance.In the removal process,RACM was not treated or removed properly according to statutory requirements.The federal government stepped in and cleaned up the RACM from the property and sought reimbursement from liable parties.Who is liable for the clean-up costs?​

What new businesses were affected by the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990?

Insurance companies are not liable for CERCLA clean-up.

Which of the following acts controls point sources?

Which of the following parties would be liable for the clean-up costs at an EPA-designated Superfund site?

What is the standard for pollution control equipment under the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments?

Which of the following federal acts does $\underline{\text{not}}$ permit initialprivate citizen suits?

The emissions from Fola Coal Company are affecting the chemical composition of the water in streams and lakes near Fola's operations.Fola has a permit for discharge and treats the water prior to discharge.Who can bring suit challenging the emissions by Fola?​

Industrial groups are:

Lenders who repossess Superfund property can never be held liable for its cleanup.

Sulfur dioxide emission permits can be sold under the 1990 Act.

Only current landowners are liable for Superfund cleanups.

The U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)approved an application from Monsanto to plant genetically engineered alfalfa seeds that resist Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.Several environmental groups brought suit to stop the planting because the USDA did not complete an EIS in carving out an exception for genetically engineered crops.The fear is that the crops contain a bacterial gene that allows farmers to spray their fields for weeds without harming the alfalfa or other crops because the bacteria allows the crops to resist the weed spray.How do you think the court ruled in this case?

Only actions taken by federal agents and agencies require the filing of an EIS.

Which of the following acts established the NPDES system?

The Oil Pollution Act carries both corporate and officer penalties.

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The U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)approved an application from Monsanto to plant genetically engineered alfalfa seeds that resist Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.Several environmental groups brought suit to stop the planting because the USDA did not complete an EIS in carving out an exception for genetically engineered crops.The fear is that the crops contain a bacterial gene that allows farmers to spray their fields for weeds without harming the alfalfa or other crops because the bacteria allows the crops to resist the weed spray.When is an EIS required?