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The state of California passes a law to restrict emissions form motor vehicles.Thee emissions may also be regulated by


A) other states and the federal government.
B) no other government.
C) the federal government only.
D) other states only.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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BioChem Corporation operates a hazardous waste storage facility.ChemCo Inc.buys BioChem before it is discovered that the firm's disposal practices violated CERCLA.With respect to these violations,Superfund is likely to impose on ChemCo


A) strict liability.
B) liability under the nuisance doctrine.
C) liability on a negligence theory.
D) no liability.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses mainly on industrial wastewater and has never been expanded to cover storm water discharges.

A) True
B) False

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Midpoint City operates its own municipal public drinking water system for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of pollutants.The city does not use any equipment to meet these standards.With regard to any contamination of the water,under the Safe Drinking Water Act,this is most likely


A) a violation.
B) not a violation because the city does not set the standards.
C) not a violation because water is not a stationary source.
D) not a violation because the city does not use any equipment.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Many point sources emitting pollutants into water do not need a permit.

A) True
B) False

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False

Creosote Inc.operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission.The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions.Under the Clean Air Act,this is most likely


A) a violation.
B) not a violation because a "major source" is exempt.
C) not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment.
D) not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Bread Brands LLC operates a dough making and packaging plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set maximum levels of emission.The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions.Under the Clean Air Act,this is most likely


A) a violation.
B) not a violation because dough is not considered a pollutant.
C) not a violation because packaging is not regulated by the EPA.
D) not a violation because the plant is not attempting to reduce emissions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Regional Disposal Center operates a recycling plant.Stan and other citizens file a suit,alleging injuries from the plant.To succeed,they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on


A) a negligence theory.
B) a nuisance theory.
C) any theory.
D) a strict liability theory.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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The Environmental Protection Agency is required to determine which forms of solid waste should be considered hazardous.

A) True
B) False

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County Water District operates a public water supply system.The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing


A) the district's financial situation and material facts that might affect it.
B) other operations,such as irrigation and water conservation,in which the district is involved and to what extent.
C) parties who might be held liable if pollution problems arise.
D) the source of the water,and any contaminants and health concerns.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Riverside Glass Company operates a manufacturing plant on Spawn River.Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in


A) civil penalties and criminal penalties.
B) civil penalties only.
C) criminal penalties only.
D) no penalties.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Employees might sue an employer whose failure to use pollution controls contaminated the air and caused the employees to suffer respiratory illnesses.

A) True
B) False

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The Environmental Protection Agency is required to set maximum levels for pollutants in public water systems.

A) True
B) False

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Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility.Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site,the company sells the property to Eager Developers Inc.If there is a release,the seller is most likely


A) liable.
B) not liable because the site was sold before the release.
C) not liable because the company was concerned about the release.
D) not liable because the company no longer operates the facility.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Each supplier of drinking water is required to send an annual statement describing the source to every household it supplies.

A) True
B) False

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Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.

A) True
B) False

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False

Without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Condos Corporation fills a wetlands area that it owns in preparation for the construction of a housing complex.Under the Clean Water Act,this is most likely


A) a violation.
B) not a violation because a permit is not needed to fill wetlands.
C) not a violation because the area was filled before construction.
D) not a violation because there was no discharge of pollution.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Solar Power Company wants to erect an array of solar panels on private land,for which a federal permit is required.For this action,an environmental impact statement is


A) prohibited.
B) required.
C) unnecessary.
D) voluntary.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The federal statute that regulates air pollution is


A) the Clean Air Act.
B) the Federal Air Pollution Control Act.
C) the CERCLA.
D) all of the choices.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Injured individuals can rely on the common law to obtain damages against business polluters.

A) True
B) False

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