Question 1

Which of the following statements about ocean dumping is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The states have the responsibility for designating ocean disposal sites under the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act. 
B) The Clean Water Act has provisions for regulation of the disposal of dredge spoils from dredging to keep harbors open. 
C) The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act set up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters. 
D) The Clean Water Act required that all ocean dumping of municipal sewage sludge and industrial wastes be terminated by end of the 20th century. 
A) The states have the responsibility for designating ocean disposal sites under the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act. 
B) The Clean Water Act has provisions for regulation of the disposal of dredge spoils from dredging to keep harbors open. 
C) The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act set up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters. 
D) The Clean Water Act required that all ocean dumping of municipal sewage sludge and industrial wastes be terminated by end of the 20th century.

Question 2

As a result of regulation of fuel additives by the Clean Air Act,________ was largely phased out of use as an octane enhancer in gasoline.

Accepted Answer

A) toluene 
B) lead 
C) methanol 
D) nitrous oxide 
A) toluene 
B) lead 
C) methanol 
D) nitrous oxide

Question 3

The ________ focuses on cleaning up past disposal sites threatening public heath and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 
B) Comprehensive Environment Response,Compensation,and Liability Act 
C) Oil Pollution Prevention,Response,Liability and Compensation Act 
D) Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act 
A) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 
B) Comprehensive Environment Response,Compensation,and Liability Act 
C) Oil Pollution Prevention,Response,Liability and Compensation Act 
D) Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act

Question 4

In the case in the text,United States v.Ohio Edison Company,why did the court hold that the updates on the utility's equipment were subject to preconstruction review?

Accepted Answer

A) The projects were intended to increase hours of operation. 
B) Even though the projects consisted of routine maintenance,there would be a substantial increase in emissions. 
C) The projects cost $136.4 million. 
D) The projects were not routine and they would result in a substantial increase in emissions. 
A) The projects were intended to increase hours of operation. 
B) Even though the projects consisted of routine maintenance,there would be a substantial increase in emissions. 
C) The projects cost $136.4 million. 
D) The projects were not routine and they would result in a substantial increase in emissions.

Question 5

The Ocean Dumping Ban Act of 1987 set up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)combine with ________ under the influence of sunlight to become ozone-also known as smog.

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen oxides 
B) carbon monoxide 
C) chlorofluorocarbons 
D) sulfur oxides 
A) nitrogen oxides 
B) carbon monoxide 
C) chlorofluorocarbons 
D) sulfur oxides

Question 7

The European Union regulatory scheme is premised on what is known as the ________ principle that requires companies to demonstrate that a chemical is safe before it is produced and distributed.

Accepted Answer

A) exclusion 
B) precautionary 
C) equivalence 
D) uncertainty 
A) exclusion 
B) precautionary 
C) equivalence 
D) uncertainty

Question 8

The 1970 Clean Air Act required EPA to regulate the emission of toxic air pollutants.Which of the following toxic air pollutants did EPA set standards for under this authority?

Accepted Answer

A) Toluene 
B) Phenol 
C) Asbestos 
D) Selenium 
A) Toluene 
B) Phenol 
C) Asbestos 
D) Selenium

Question 9

What year was the Toxic Substances Control Act passed?

Accepted Answer

A) 2001 
B) 1970 
C) 1981 
D) 1976 
A) 2001 
B) 1970 
C) 1981 
D) 1976

Question 10

The Clean Water Act:

Accepted Answer

A) gives the federal government the primary responsibility for regulating the country's waters. 
B) lacks provisions for private action by affected citizens or groups of citizens. 
C) sets up a permit system for dredging and filling activities in wetlands. 
D) allows discharge only of domestic sewage to a publicly owned treatment works. 
A) gives the federal government the primary responsibility for regulating the country's waters. 
B) lacks provisions for private action by affected citizens or groups of citizens. 
C) sets up a permit system for dredging and filling activities in wetlands. 
D) allows discharge only of domestic sewage to a publicly owned treatment works.

Question 11

The Clean Water Act incorporates both civil and criminal sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

Accepted Answer

A) chlorofluorocarbons. 
B) sulfur oxide. 
C) carbon dioxide. 
D) methane. 
A) chlorofluorocarbons. 
B) sulfur oxide. 
C) carbon dioxide. 
D) methane.

Question 13

No manufacturer may sell vehicles subject to emission standards without prior certification from EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Clean Water Act sets up a permit system for any dredging or filling activity in wetlands that is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of U.S.efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

A) EPA required large emitters of greenhouse gases to report their annual emissions. 
B) The House of Representatives established a cap and trade program-similar to the acid rain control program-for greenhouse gas emissions. 
C) EPA is barred from taking any actions to deal with greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) EPA introduced the "tailoring rule" that requires all sources to address their greenhouse gas emissions as they get permits. 
A) EPA required large emitters of greenhouse gases to report their annual emissions. 
B) The House of Representatives established a cap and trade program-similar to the acid rain control program-for greenhouse gas emissions. 
C) EPA is barred from taking any actions to deal with greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) EPA introduced the "tailoring rule" that requires all sources to address their greenhouse gas emissions as they get permits.

Question 16

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act provides for only civil penalties for noncompliance with hazardous waste regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How are the cleanups of hazardous waste sites required by CERCLA funded?

Accepted Answer

The cleanup of hazardous waste sites req

Question 18

The ________ was created in recognition that the problems of air and water pollution,solid waste disposal,water supply,and pesticide and radiation control were interrelated and required a consolidated approach.

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act 
B) Toxic Substances Control Act 
C) Environmental Protection Agency 
D) Clean Air Act 
A) Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act 
B) Toxic Substances Control Act 
C) Environmental Protection Agency 
D) Clean Air Act

Question 19

What is meant by the term "National Priority List"?

Accepted Answer

The "National Priority List" is a list o

Question 20

Who has the primary responsibility for preventing,reducing,and eliminating water pollution under the Clean Water Act of 1972?

Accepted Answer

A) The federal government 
B) State government 
C) Local (county)governments 
D) Businesses 
A) The federal government 
B) State government 
C) Local (county)governments 
D) Businesses

Exam 52: Environmental Regulation

Which of the following statements about ocean dumping is accurate?

As a result of regulation of fuel additives by the Clean Air Act,________ was largely phased out of use as an octane enhancer in gasoline.

The ________ focuses on cleaning up past disposal sites threatening public heath and the environment.

In the case in the text,United States v.Ohio Edison Company,why did the court hold that the updates on the utility's equipment were subject to preconstruction review?

The Ocean Dumping Ban Act of 1987 set up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)combine with ________ under the influence of sunlight to become ozone-also known as smog.

The European Union regulatory scheme is premised on what is known as the ________ principle that requires companies to demonstrate that a chemical is safe before it is produced and distributed.

The 1970 Clean Air Act required EPA to regulate the emission of toxic air pollutants.Which of the following toxic air pollutants did EPA set standards for under this authority?

What year was the Toxic Substances Control Act passed?

The Clean Water Act:

The Clean Water Act incorporates both civil and criminal sanctions.

EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

No manufacturer may sell vehicles subject to emission standards without prior certification from EPA.

The Clean Water Act sets up a permit system for any dredging or filling activity in wetlands that is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Which of the following is true of U.S.efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions?

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act provides for only civil penalties for noncompliance with hazardous waste regulations.

How are the cleanups of hazardous waste sites required by CERCLA funded?

The ________ was created in recognition that the problems of air and water pollution,solid waste disposal,water supply,and pesticide and radiation control were interrelated and required a consolidated approach.

What is meant by the term "National Priority List"?

Who has the primary responsibility for preventing,reducing,and eliminating water pollution under the Clean Water Act of 1972?

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