Question 1

What are the components of the environmental impact statement (EIS) and when are they required?

Accepted Answer

The environmental impact statement (EIS)

Question 2

It is not within the rights or authority of shareholders to file global warming related resolutions directing board members or officers to analyze and/or report on environmental issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Primary air quality standards are those standards necessary to protect public health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Environmental impact statements became a requirement based on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Environmental Policy Act. 
B)  Toxic Substances Control Act. 
C)  Clean Water Act. 
D)  Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. 
E)  Waste and Resource Reclamation Act. 
A)  National Environmental Policy Act. 
B)  Toxic Substances Control Act. 
C)  Clean Water Act. 
D)  Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. 
E)  Waste and Resource Reclamation Act.

Question 5

The Clean Water Act applies to all navigable and nonnavigable waterways within the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under the Clean Air Act, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  EPA sets national ambient air quality standards and the states devise implementation plans. 
B)  states set national ambient air quality standards and the EPA devises implementation plans. 
C)  EPA sets national ambient air quality standards and also devises the implementation plans. 
D)  states sets national ambient air quality standards and also devise the implementation plans. 
E)  states sets national ambient air quality standards and the local governments devise the implementation plans. 
A)  EPA sets national ambient air quality standards and the states devise implementation plans. 
B)  states set national ambient air quality standards and the EPA devises implementation plans. 
C)  EPA sets national ambient air quality standards and also devises the implementation plans. 
D)  states sets national ambient air quality standards and also devise the implementation plans. 
E)  states sets national ambient air quality standards and the local governments devise the implementation plans.

Question 7

The _____ approach refers to pollution control system under which the right to discharge a certain pollutant would be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Accepted Answer

A)  point-source 
B)  bubble concept 
C)  cap and trade 
D)  emissions reduction banking 
E)  marketable rights 
A)  point-source 
B)  bubble concept 
C)  cap and trade 
D)  emissions reduction banking 
E)  marketable rights

Question 8

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  levies punitive damages up to five times of the cleanup costs. 
B)  mandates notification for authorized release of hazardous substances. 
C)  imposes strict liability on those responsible for unauthorized discharges of hazardous wastes. 
D)  supersedes international pollution control laws. 
E)  permits pollution within the legal limits. 
A)  levies punitive damages up to five times of the cleanup costs. 
B)  mandates notification for authorized release of hazardous substances. 
C)  imposes strict liability on those responsible for unauthorized discharges of hazardous wastes. 
D)  supersedes international pollution control laws. 
E)  permits pollution within the legal limits.

Question 9

Government regulation of private action under the Clean Air Act is a _____ effort.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal 
B)  state 
C)  local government 
D)  joint federal and state 
E)  joint federal, state, and local government 
A)  federal 
B)  state 
C)  local government 
D)  joint federal and state 
E)  joint federal, state, and local government

Question 10

The director of Homeland Security has exercised authority to create an exception to NEPA requirements to allow the:

Accepted Answer

A)  use of nuclear powered satellites with radiation-leaking radar for observation and surveillance purposes because such radar is significantly more sensitive than radiation-free radar. 
B)  suspension of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act restrictions in and around domestic military bases. 
C)  suspension of Endangered Species Act restrictions when animal and plant life is affected during necessary military training maneuvers. 
D)  building of a fence between the United States and Mexico. 
E)  building of nuclear power plants around protected areas of the United States. 
A)  use of nuclear powered satellites with radiation-leaking radar for observation and surveillance purposes because such radar is significantly more sensitive than radiation-free radar. 
B)  suspension of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act restrictions in and around domestic military bases. 
C)  suspension of Endangered Species Act restrictions when animal and plant life is affected during necessary military training maneuvers. 
D)  building of a fence between the United States and Mexico. 
E)  building of nuclear power plants around protected areas of the United States.

Question 11

According to the Kyoto Protocol, the United States would be at an economic disadvantage as business production might also relocate in developing countries like China and India, which the Kyoto Protocol does not require to reduce greenhouse gas emission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Clean Water Act applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  navigable intrastate waterways. 
B)  navigable interstate waterways. 
C)  navigable interstate and intrastate waterways. 
D)  navigable and nonnavigable interstate and intrastate waterways. 
E)  navigable and nonnavigable international waterways. 
A)  navigable intrastate waterways. 
B)  navigable interstate waterways. 
C)  navigable interstate and intrastate waterways. 
D)  navigable and nonnavigable interstate and intrastate waterways. 
E)  navigable and nonnavigable international waterways.

Question 13

What are the responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency?

Accepted Answer

The following are the responsibilities o

Question 14

The destruction of the world's rainforests is occurring primarily on privately owned land because it is more difficult to enforce the laws in private property ownership cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Banes and Co. is spread over an area of 1,500 acre complex in Baytown consisting of an oil refinery and two petrochemical plants. The refinery produces over 200,000 barrels per day. Residential neighborhoods are within a mile downwind from each facility, and almost 15,000 people live within three miles of the oil giant's facility. It releases gases over 3.5 million pounds of sulfur dioxide, 6 million pounds of carbon monoxide, 2 million pounds of volatile organic compounds, 275,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 60,000 pounds of 1,3-butadiene, and 35,000 pounds of benzene. It violates the standards established by the federal authorities. Which Act does Banes violate?

Accepted Answer

Banes and Co. violates the Clean Air Act

Question 16

High carbon dioxide levels which lead to warmer global temperatures create the:

Accepted Answer

A)  butterfly effect. 
B)  greenhouse effect. 
C)  polar effect. 
D)  Bohr effect. 
E)  boomerang effect. 
A)  butterfly effect. 
B)  greenhouse effect. 
C)  polar effect. 
D)  Bohr effect. 
E)  boomerang effect.

Question 17

Shaweey Generating Station discharges more than 3 million gallons of wastewater per day containing manganese, aluminum, boron, and iron in concentrations that frequently exceed the limits that were set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to protect water quality in the Conemaugh River. It also discharges selenium in excess of permit limits. Selenium can be highly toxic to fish and waterfowl. Which law does Shaweey violate?

Accepted Answer

Shaweey violates the Clean Water Act. Th

Question 18

What reforms have been proposed to the Superfund law by the business community?

Accepted Answer

The business community has proposed vari

Question 19

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires registration and labeling of agricultural pesticides. 
B)  requires licensing of operators using pesticides. 
C)  prohibits the use of pesticides near schools. 
D)  takes into account the economic and environmental, but not the social, costs and benefits of the use of any pesticide. 
E)  applies to pesticides U.S. manufacturers ship to foreign countries. 
A)  requires registration and labeling of agricultural pesticides. 
B)  requires licensing of operators using pesticides. 
C)  prohibits the use of pesticides near schools. 
D)  takes into account the economic and environmental, but not the social, costs and benefits of the use of any pesticide. 
E)  applies to pesticides U.S. manufacturers ship to foreign countries.

Question 20

Under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the main responsibility for nontoxic waste management rests with federal management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the components of the environmental impact statement (EIS) and when are they required?

It is not within the rights or authority of shareholders to file global warming related resolutions directing board members or officers to analyze and/or report on environmental issues.

Primary air quality standards are those standards necessary to protect public health.

Environmental impact statements became a requirement based on the:

The Clean Water Act applies to all navigable and nonnavigable waterways within the United States.

Under the Clean Air Act, the:

The _____ approach refers to pollution control system under which the right to discharge a certain pollutant would be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act:

Government regulation of private action under the Clean Air Act is a _____ effort.

The director of Homeland Security has exercised authority to create an exception to NEPA requirements to allow the:

According to the Kyoto Protocol, the United States would be at an economic disadvantage as business production might also relocate in developing countries like China and India, which the Kyoto Protocol does not require to reduce greenhouse gas emission.

The Clean Water Act applies to:

What are the responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency?

The destruction of the world's rainforests is occurring primarily on privately owned land because it is more difficult to enforce the laws in private property ownership cases.

High carbon dioxide levels which lead to warmer global temperatures create the:

What reforms have been proposed to the Superfund law by the business community?

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:

Under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the main responsibility for nontoxic waste management rests with federal management.

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Torts Affecting Business

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Financial and Securities Regulations

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Exam 19: Environmental Regulation and Resource Sustainability

What are the components of the environmental impact statement (EIS) and when are they required?

It is not within the rights or authority of shareholders to file global warming related resolutions directing board members or officers to analyze and/or report on environmental issues.

Primary air quality standards are those standards necessary to protect public health.

Environmental impact statements became a requirement based on the:

The Clean Water Act applies to all navigable and nonnavigable waterways within the United States.

Under the Clean Air Act, the:

The _____ approach refers to pollution control system under which the right to discharge a certain pollutant would be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act:

Government regulation of private action under the Clean Air Act is a _____ effort.

The director of Homeland Security has exercised authority to create an exception to NEPA requirements to allow the:

According to the Kyoto Protocol, the United States would be at an economic disadvantage as business production might also relocate in developing countries like China and India, which the Kyoto Protocol does not require to reduce greenhouse gas emission.

The Clean Water Act applies to:

What are the responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency?

The destruction of the world's rainforests is occurring primarily on privately owned land because it is more difficult to enforce the laws in private property ownership cases.

High carbon dioxide levels which lead to warmer global temperatures create the:

What reforms have been proposed to the Superfund law by the business community?

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:

Under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the main responsibility for nontoxic waste management rests with federal management.

Law As a Foundation for Business

The Role of Ethics in Decision Making

The Court System

Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Constitution

The Property System

Contract Formation

Contractual Performance and Breach

Torts Affecting Business

Intellectual Property

International Law

Criminal Law and Business

Business Organizations

The Regulatory Process

Regulating Competition_Antitrust Laws

Financial and Securities Regulations

Privacy and Consumer Protection

Discrimination in Employment

Employment Laws

Labor-Management Relationship

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