Suppose EPA requires polluters to report compliance with air pollution emission regulations. Which of the following statements could be true, given the power EPA is likely to have:
A) if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined
B) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined
C) if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time
D) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time
E) if a firm does exceed pollution limits and fails to file reports, it may be fined, and if a firm does exceed pollution limits, it may be fined even if it does file reports on time and if a firm does not exceed pollution limits but fails to file reports, it may be fined

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EPA is likely to have the power to fine firms for both failing to file reports and exceeding pollution limits, regardless of whether or not they file reports on time. Therefore, statement E is the most comprehensive and accurate.

Suppose EPA Requires Polluters to Report Compliance with Air Pollution