Question 1

We Care,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Quanaco is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Quanaco.We Care can file a citizens' suit against the EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)requires all federal agencies to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS)for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.An agency need not prepare an EIS for a particular proposal if it finds,on the basis of a shorter environmental assessment (EA),that the action will not have a significant impact on the environment.
An EIS must discuss (1)environmental consequences of the proposed action; (2)available alternatives; (3)direct and indirect effects; (4)energy requirements; (5)impact on urban quality,historic,and cultural resources;and (6)the means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts.Once a draft report is ready,the federal agency must hold a hearing to allow for outside comments.

Question 3

Congress established a trust fund for the EPA to use in Superfund cleanup.This trust fund was initially financed by a tax on what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The general public through federal income taxes
B)  Waste management and landfill operators
C)  The construction industry
D)  The oil and chemical industries D

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Discharge from a household water pipe
B)  An 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 6

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.

Question 7

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 had to remove 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.

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.

Question 8

Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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)  States have the right to adopt California standards instead of federal rules.
D)  Because of federal standards, motor vehicles are no longer a major source of air pollution.

Question 10

In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

A)  the definition of navigable watermust inclue all ponds and lakes even if they are not connected to open bodies of water.
B)  waterways confined to one state can be navigable water if pollutants can leak into drinking water.
C)  the definition of navigable water excludes intermittent streams or wetlands.
D)  all waterways including wetlands, intermittent streams, and ponds are all navigable waters.

Question 11

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

Question 12

The life expectancy of residents in cities with the dirtiest air is on average two years shorter than those in the cleanest cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What prevents the market system from achieving a clean environment on its own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Externalities.
B)  Inefficiently managed business.
C)  Remainders.
D)  SIPs.

Question 16

What administrative agency regulates pesticides,insecticides,fungicides and rodenticides?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Food and Drug Administration
B)  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C)  The Environmental Protection Agency
D)  The Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Question 17

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.

Question 18

A Japanese company operates a ship called the Kinia.If the Kinia sails in U.S.waters,it must comply with design standards set by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)was created by Congress to

Accepted Answer

A)  consolidate environmental regulations under one agency.
B)  protect corporate investors.
C)  prevent conflicts between the Departments of Commerce and Interior.
D)  eliminate discrimination.

Question 20

Those who violate environmental laws

Accepted Answer

A)  may be subject to criminal penalties if they violate certain statutes of the EPA.
B)  are liable only for civil damages.
C)  rarely receive punishment due to the lack of any strong structure of federal regulation.
D)  may face criminal charges, but not imprisonment.

Exam 40: Environmental Law

We Care,a nonprofit environmental organization,believes that Quanaco is violating the Clean Air Act.The EPA has not taken any action against Quanaco.We Care can file a citizens' suit against the EPA.

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

Congress established a trust fund for the EPA to use in Superfund cleanup.This trust fund was initially financed by a tax on what?

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

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

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

Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

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?

The life expectancy of residents in cities with the dirtiest air is on average two years shorter than those in the cleanest cities.

Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

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

What prevents the market system from achieving a clean environment on its own?

What administrative agency regulates pesticides,insecticides,fungicides and rodenticides?

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

A Japanese company operates a ship called the Kinia.If the Kinia sails in U.S.waters,it must comply with design standards set by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by Congress to

Those who violate environmental laws