Exam 24: Environmental Protection

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Which of the following is a document required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)that must be prepared for any proposed legislation or major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 61

The Clear Air Act requires the EPA to identify toxic air pollutants that present a substantial risk of injury to human health or the environment.

(True/False)

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Question 62

The Oil Pollution Act authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore.

(True/False)

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Question 63

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)is a federal statute that mandates that the federal government must ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 64

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)administers the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)and has the authority to adopt regulations for the enforcement of the act.

(True/False)

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Question 65

Sources of thermal pollution are subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Act and the regulations adopted by the EPA.

(True/False)

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Question 66

The federal government is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Clean Water Act in all states.

(True/False)

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Question 67

The Clean Air Act directs the EPA to establish ________ standards for certain pollutants.These standards are set at two different levels: primary-to protect human beings,and secondary-to protect vegetation,matter,climate,visibility,and economic values.

(Short Answer)

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Question 68

The Clean Water Act forbids the filling or dredging of navigable waters and qualified wetlands unless a permit has been obtained from the ________.

(Short Answer)

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Question 69

The Toxic Substances Control Act is administered by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.

(True/False)

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Question 70

In a survey of the nonattainment areas in a state,the state air pollution regulatory authority found Region 3 to be the region that exceeded the ozone standard by the largest margin,far exceeding the air pollution levels in all other regions of the state.Region 3 is most likely to be categorized as a(n)________ nonattainment area.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 71

A geographical area that does not meet established air quality standards is designated as a ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 72

The pollutant standards under the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)are set at primary and secondary levels.

(True/False)

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Question 73

The ________ Act provides for the creation of a government fund to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 74

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,enacted by the Congress in 1948,continues to be applied across the United States in its original form,without amendments.

(True/False)

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Question 75

The NEPA and EPA regulations require that an environmental impact statement (EIS)be prepared by the state government.

(True/False)

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Question 76

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)lacks adjudicative powers to hold hearings and order remedies for violation of environmental laws.

(True/False)

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Question 77

One of the features of the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act is that it ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 78

The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act strictly prohibits,without exception,the dumping of wastes and other foreign materials into ocean waters;as a result,dumping permits are not available.

(True/False)

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Question 79

Which of the following steps immediately follows the publication of the environmental impact statement (EIS)for a proposed project?

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Exam 24: Environmental Protection

Which of the following is a document required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)that must be prepared for any proposed legislation or major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment?

The Clear Air Act requires the EPA to identify toxic air pollutants that present a substantial risk of injury to human health or the environment.

The Oil Pollution Act authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)is a federal statute that mandates that the federal government must ________.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)administers the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)and has the authority to adopt regulations for the enforcement of the act.

Sources of thermal pollution are subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Act and the regulations adopted by the EPA.

The federal government is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Clean Water Act in all states.

The Clean Air Act directs the EPA to establish ________ standards for certain pollutants.These standards are set at two different levels: primary-to protect human beings,and secondary-to protect vegetation,matter,climate,visibility,and economic values.

The Clean Water Act forbids the filling or dredging of navigable waters and qualified wetlands unless a permit has been obtained from the ________.

The Toxic Substances Control Act is administered by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.

A geographical area that does not meet established air quality standards is designated as a ________.

The pollutant standards under the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)are set at primary and secondary levels.

The ________ Act provides for the creation of a government fund to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,enacted by the Congress in 1948,continues to be applied across the United States in its original form,without amendments.

The NEPA and EPA regulations require that an environmental impact statement (EIS)be prepared by the state government.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)lacks adjudicative powers to hold hearings and order remedies for violation of environmental laws.

One of the features of the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act is that it ________.

The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act strictly prohibits,without exception,the dumping of wastes and other foreign materials into ocean waters;as a result,dumping permits are not available.

Which of the following steps immediately follows the publication of the environmental impact statement (EIS)for a proposed project?

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