Exam 25: Environmental Protection

Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, the company sells the property to Eager Developers, Inc. If there is a release, the seller is most likely

The operations of Metal Industries, Inc., are major sources of air pollution. These operations must use

Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

County Water District operates a public water supply system. The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

The Environmental Protection Agency is required to set maximum levels for pollutants in public water systems.

Fire Retardants Inc. operates without required pollution control technology, causing a discharge of chemical waste into Green Lake. This can result in

Fried Food, Inc., operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pollutants into the air. Greg reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greg​

Without a permit, Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes, which empty into Valley Creek. Under the Clean Water Act, this discharge is most likely

Metal Foundry Inc.'s complex spews smoke and odors. The site features its own rail system, and trucks enter and exit the complex night and day. Neal and other residents of an adjacent neighborhood can feel the vibrations of the trains and trucks, and suffer other effects from the operations. Neal and others file a suit against Metal Foundry. Why might the court rule in favor of the defendant?

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

Blue Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Blue must install certain equipment

Without a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Condos Corporation fills a wetlands area that it owns in preparation for the construction of a housing complex. Under the Clean Water Act, this is most likely

Persons who provide information about violators of the Clean Air Act may be paid up to $10,000.

There are no defenses to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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

Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence. Nora files a suit against Mineral, alleging that the pit is a source of pollution, a nuisance, and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property. The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

Smelting, Inc., operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

A public authority, such as a state's attorney general, can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

Many point sources emitting pollutants into water do not need a permit.

Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act), Coastline Chemicals, Inc., may dump its chemical waste into the ocean​