Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A) establishment of national ambient air quality standards 
B) prevention of significant deterioration (PS
D) program 
C) regulation of stationary sources 
D) consolidation of environmental regulation under one agency 
A) establishment of national ambient air quality standards 
B) prevention of significant deterioration (PS
D) program 
C) regulation of stationary sources 
D) consolidation of environmental regulation under one agency

Question 2

A person who violates the Clean Water Act can face possible imprisonment in addition to other penalties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) can file a citizen suit against the EPA. 
B) can file an executive order with Cincy Co. 
C) cannot file a lawsuit but can ask an administrative law judge to hear its complaint. 
D) cannot file a lawsuit but can lobby Congress to force the EPA to act. 
A) can file a citizen suit against the EPA. 
B) can file an executive order with Cincy Co. 
C) cannot file a lawsuit but can ask an administrative law judge to hear its complaint. 
D) cannot file a lawsuit but can lobby Congress to force the EPA to act.

Question 4

The cost-benefit trade-off is particularly complex in environmental issues because those who pay the cost often are not the ones who receive the benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Foiler Manufacturing,a new corporation,estimates it may generate approximately 200 kilograms of hazardous waste each month.Discuss the EPA requirements it faces in relation to this waste.

Accepted Answer

Foiler,as does anyone who creates,transp

Question 6

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste has generally been left to the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which program was designed as a method for limiting air pollutants in an economically efficient manner by allowing enterprises to sell its leftover emissions allowance to other companies or stockpile it for future use?

Accepted Answer

A) the Paris Accord 
B) cap and trade 
C) total maximum daily load (TMDL) 
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCR
A)  
A) the Paris Accord 
B) cap and trade 
C) total maximum daily load (TMDL) 
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCR
A)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) discharge from a factory water pipe 
B) oil spill into a body of water 
C) stormwater run-off that carries pollutants 
D) water that has been used as a coolant and returned to the waterways 
A) discharge from a factory water pipe 
B) oil spill into a body of water 
C) stormwater run-off that carries pollutants 
D) water that has been used as a coolant and returned to the waterways

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If states do not adopt their own set of automobile pollution standards,they must abide by those of the federal government. 
B) California and New York are the only two states with separate automobile pollution standards. 
C) California sets even stricter pollution standards than the Clean Air Act. 
D) Because of federal standards,motor vehicles are no longer a major source of air pollution. 
A) If states do not adopt their own set of automobile pollution standards,they must abide by those of the federal government. 
B) California and New York are the only two states with separate automobile pollution standards. 
C) California sets even stricter pollution standards than the Clean Air Act. 
D) Because of federal standards,motor vehicles are no longer a major source of air pollution.

Question 10

Weste,Inc.decided to expand by building a $50 million manufacturing facility.Weste,Inc.is not a federal agency and the expansion is not regulated or approved by the government.Nevertheless,Weste must prepare an environmental impact statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) National Environmental Policy Act 
B) Toxic Substances Control Act 
C) Safe Drinking Water Act 
D) Resource Conversation and Recovery Act 
A) National Environmental Policy Act 
B) Toxic Substances Control Act 
C) Safe Drinking Water Act 
D) Resource Conversation and Recovery Act

Question 12

Under the Endangered Species Act,all federal agencies must

Accepted Answer

A) avoid the use of all chemicals until the EPA has determined they are safe. 
B) prepare an environmental impact statement for actions significantly affecting the environment. 
C) avoid damage to habitat critical to the survival of endangered species. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) avoid the use of all chemicals until the EPA has determined they are safe. 
B) prepare an environmental impact statement for actions significantly affecting the environment. 
C) avoid damage to habitat critical to the survival of endangered species. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) loses whatever unused allowance it has for the year. 
B) may sell its leftover allowance to another company. 
C) will not be regulated by an allowance next year since it was within its allowance for this year. 
D) will only avoid future regulation if it signs an agreement to continue using either low-sulfur coal or natural gas in the future. 
A) loses whatever unused allowance it has for the year. 
B) may sell its leftover allowance to another company. 
C) will not be regulated by an allowance next year since it was within its allowance for this year. 
D) will only avoid future regulation if it signs an agreement to continue using either low-sulfur coal or natural gas in the future.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The National Environmental Policy Act of

Question 15

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 removed 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.Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) James and the two tenants are liable. 
B) James is liable to Mary,but the tenants are not. 
C) The tenants are liable to Mary,but James is not. 
D) Neither James nor the tenants are liable to Mary. 
A) James and the two tenants are liable. 
B) James is liable to Mary,but the tenants are not. 
C) The tenants are liable to Mary,but James is not. 
D) Neither James nor the tenants are liable to Mary.

Question 16

Discuss the purpose of the Paris Accord and its relationship to the United States.

Accepted Answer

In 2015,195 countries entered into the P

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A) National Park Service 
B) Fish and Wildlife Service 
C) Bureau of Land Management 
D) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement 
A) National Park Service 
B) Fish and Wildlife Service 
C) Bureau of Land Management 
D) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Question 19

All of following must be included in a federal Environmental Impact Statement EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the available alternatives to the proposed action. 
B) the means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts. 
C) the direct and indirect effects of the proposed action. 
D) the cost of implementing the proposed action. 
A) the available alternatives to the proposed action. 
B) the means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts. 
C) the direct and indirect effects of the proposed action. 
D) the cost of implementing the proposed action.

Question 20

Under the Clean Air Act,

Accepted Answer

A) states and the EPA were to act as partners wherein the individual states would formulate state implementation plans to meet primary and secondary standards created by the EPA. 
B) the EPA formulated primary and secondary standards for air pollution;however,the individual states were not required to comply with these standards if they already had reasonable state statutes or regulations in place. 
C) the states were required to follow the guidelines established by the EPA and did not have the authority to create their own state plans for implementing the federal standards. 
D) state laws or regulations preempt or take precedence over the guidelines promulgated by the EPA. 
A) states and the EPA were to act as partners wherein the individual states would formulate state implementation plans to meet primary and secondary standards created by the EPA. 
B) the EPA formulated primary and secondary standards for air pollution;however,the individual states were not required to comply with these standards if they already had reasonable state statutes or regulations in place. 
C) the states were required to follow the guidelines established by the EPA and did not have the authority to create their own state plans for implementing the federal standards. 
D) state laws or regulations preempt or take precedence over the guidelines promulgated by the EPA.

Exam 40: Environmental Law

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Clean Air Act?

A person who violates the Clean Water Act can face possible imprisonment in addition to other penalties.

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

The cost-benefit trade-off is particularly complex in environmental issues because those who pay the cost often are not the ones who receive the benefit.

Foiler Manufacturing,a new corporation,estimates it may generate approximately 200 kilograms of hazardous waste each month.Discuss the EPA requirements it faces in relation to this waste.

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste has generally been left to the states.

Which program was designed as a method for limiting air pollutants in an economically efficient manner by allowing enterprises to sell its leftover emissions allowance to other companies or stockpile it for future use?

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

Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

Weste,Inc.decided to expand by building a $50 million manufacturing facility.Weste,Inc.is not a federal agency and the expansion is not regulated or approved by the government.Nevertheless,Weste must prepare an environmental impact statement.

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

Under the Endangered Species Act,all federal agencies must

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

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

Discuss the purpose of the Paris Accord and its relationship to the United States.

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

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?

All of following must be included in a federal Environmental Impact Statement EXCEPT

Under the Clean Air Act,

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