Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The cost of implementing the proposed action does not have to be included in the federal Environmental Impact Statement.

Question 2

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

James, as the previous owner who sold the property to Mary, is typically responsible for any existing conditions on the property, including the hazardous material storage tanks, regardless of his knowledge about them. The tenants, who merely leased space and did not have ownership interests, would not be held liable for the condition of the property itself.

Question 3

Sam,the chief executive officer of Boch Industries,was prosecuted for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Which of the following is correct concerning the penalties?

Accepted Answer

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act allows for both criminal and civil penalties for violations. As a CEO, Sam could be held criminally liable for the actions of the company. Therefore, he may face criminal fines as well as imprisonment for violating the act.

Question 4

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.

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Question 5

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

Coastal City Power Plant may sell its leftover allowance to another company, as it is allowed under the emissions trading program. This allows companies that emit less pollution than their allowance to sell their excess allowance to other companies that emit more pollution than their allowance.

Question 6

Which law requires the EPA to set national standards for substances if they are potentially harmful to human health?

Accepted Answer

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires the EPA to set national standards for substances that may be harmful to human health in drinking water.

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered a stationary source?

Accepted Answer

A stationary source is any source that remains in one place and emits pollutants, such as a factory or power plant. A locomotive and an automobile are not stationary sources because they move and emit pollutants as they travel.

Question 8

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

Fresh Air can file a citizen suit against the EPA for not enforcing the Clean Air Act. This is a legal action that allows individuals or organizations to sue the EPA for failing to perform its duties under the law. It is a way for Fresh Air to hold both the EPA and Cincy Co. accountable for violating environmental laws. Fresh Air cannot file an executive order, ask an administrative law judge to hear its complaint, or lobby Congress to force the EPA to act in this situation.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating and registering all pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides used in the United States to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The FDA primarily regulates food and drugs, while OSHA is responsible for workplace safety and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversees nuclear power plants.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A discharge from a factory water pipe is a point source of water pollution because it comes from a specific location (the factory) and can be traced back to that source. The other options listed are non-point sources, meaning the pollution comes from diffuse sources and can be more difficult to identify and manage.

Question 11

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste is

Accepted Answer

While individual states have the primary responsibility for regulating the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste, the federal government does set guidelines that must be followed through laws such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Question 12

Under the Clean Air Act

Accepted Answer

Under the Clean Air Act, California was granted special permission to set stricter pollution standards than the federal standards. This is due to the fact that California had already established tough air pollution laws before the federal government got involved in air quality regulations. Other states can adopt California's stricter standards or follow federal standards, but they cannot adopt weaker standards.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding automobile pollution is true?

Accepted Answer

California has a waiver from the federal government to set their own stricter pollution standards, known as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards. These standards are stricter than the Clean Air Act. Therefore, statement C is true. Statements A and D are false. Statement B is partially true as other states can follow either federal standards or CARB standards.

Question 14

The Toxic Substances Control Act regulates

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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates chemicals other than pesticides, foods, drugs, and cosmetics. It gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to require testing of existing chemicals to determine their potential impact on human health and the environment, and to regulate their manufacture, processing, distribution, use, and disposal.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) establishes rules for the management of both hazardous and nonhazardous solid waste, including generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal. The law also sets standards for landfills and other waste disposal facilities to protect human health and the environment. The other laws listed are focused on specific environmental concerns, such as drinking water safety and control of toxic substances.

Question 16

What was at issue in the Michigan v.EPA case?

Accepted Answer

The Michigan V. EPA case was about a provision that directed the EPA to regulate power plant emissions if appropriate and necessary. The case was about whether the EPA properly considered costs when deciding to regulate hazardous air pollutants emitted by power plants under the Clean Air Act. Ultimately, the Supreme Court held that the EPA had erred in not considering costs and sent the case back to the lower court for further review.

Question 17

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

The Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for preparing a list of species that are in danger of becoming extinct under the Endangered Species Act.

Question 18

Under the Endangered Species Act,all federal agencies must

Accepted Answer

The Endangered Species Act specifically requires federal agencies to avoid damaging habitat critical to the survival of endangered species. This is a key provision aimed at protecting those species that are at risk of extinction.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that the definition of navigable waters does not automatically include intermittent streams or wetlands, focusing instead on waters that have a significant nexus to navigable waters.

Question 20

Under Superfund legislation,to what extent must a hazardous waste site be cleaned?

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Quiz 40: Environmental Law