Exam 45: Environmental Protection

Armex,a large power plant,has been in the news for a potential defect in the construction of its inner chambers that caused radioactive fumes to escape from the plant to the surrounding areas.This has endangered the lives of the employees at the plant as well as those staying in the nearby areas.This safety violation is likely to be taken up by the ________ for corrective action like closure of the plant.

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

The ________ is a federal statute that authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)to establish national primary potable water standards.

Sources of thermal pollution are subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Act and the regulations adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The ________ is a federal statute that authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)to regulate facilities that generate,treat,store,transport,and dispose of hazardous wastes.

The primary level of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)protects vegetation.

The third category of the nonattainment areas is labeled "serious."

Which of the following is true of an environmental impact statement (EIS)?

An environmental impact statement (EIS)must contain a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed action and alternative actions.

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

The ________ 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 and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)requires special labeling of toxic substances.

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

Oil refineries are an example of stationary sources of air pollution.

How are endangered species protected in the United States? Name three laws that protect wildlife species.

Which of the following is a mandate of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act to the government?

The national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)________.

The Clean Air Act does not apply to stationary sources of pollution.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act is commonly called the Superfund.

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