Question 1

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

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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) None of the above

Question 2

An environmental impact statement includes a formal analysis of the impact of any major federal action that will significantly affect the environment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using funds obtained through taxes on certain businesses, Superfund

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A)  pays for the clean up of hazardous waste disposal sites.
B)  reimburses polluters who correct environmental violations.
C)  conducts environmental compliance audits of government operations.
D)  all of the choices.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 4

The federal act that provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution covers only mobile sources.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Persons who provide information about violators of the Clean Air Act may be paid up to $10,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because point-source water pollution control is based on a permit system, the permits are the key to enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Under the nuisance doctrine, a person may be held liable for complaining about another's use of his or her property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To obtain relief under the nuisance doctrine, a property owner may have to identify a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Violators of the Clean Water Act may be liable for various penalties, but they cannot be required to clean up their pollution or pay the cost of doing so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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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) A) and B)

Question 14

Fried Food Inc. operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pollutants into the air. Greta reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greta

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A)  is not entitled to a payment.
B)  may be paid up to any amount.
C)  may be paid up to $1,000.
D)  may be paid up to $10,000.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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A)  prohibited.
B)  required.
C)  unnecessary.
D)  voluntary.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Those responsible for operations that create dirt, smoke, noxious odors, noise, or toxic substances can be held liable under the common law theory of

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A)  environmental impact.
B)  nuisance.
C)  pollution.
D)  hazardous substance.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Liability under CERCLA does not extend to businesses that merge with or buy corporations that have violated the statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An environmental impact statement must analyze the impact that the action will have on

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A)  the economy.
B)  the environment.
C)  the marketplace.
D)  all of the choices.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 42: Environmental Protection

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An environmental impact statement includes a formal analysis of the impact of any major federal action that will significantly affect the environment.

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Using funds obtained through taxes on certain businesses, Superfund

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The federal act that provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution covers only mobile sources.

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

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Persons who provide information about violators of the Clean Air Act may be paid up to $10,000.

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Because point-source water pollution control is based on a permit system, the permits are the key to enforcement.

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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

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Under the nuisance doctrine, a person may be held liable for complaining about another's use of his or her property.

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To obtain relief under the nuisance doctrine, a property owner may have to identify a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.

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Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

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Violators of the Clean Water Act may be liable for various penalties, but they cannot be required to clean up their pollution or pay the cost of doing so.

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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

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Fried Food Inc. operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pollutants into the air. Greta reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greta

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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.

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Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Those responsible for operations that create dirt, smoke, noxious odors, noise, or toxic substances can be held liable under the common law theory of

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Liability under CERCLA does not extend to businesses that merge with or buy corporations that have violated the statute.

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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.

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An environmental impact statement must analyze the impact that the action will have on

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An environmental impact statement includes a formal analysis of the impact of any major federal action that will significantly affect the environment.

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Using funds obtained through taxes on certain businesses, Superfund

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The federal act that provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution covers only mobile sources.

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

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Persons who provide information about violators of the Clean Air Act may be paid up to $10,000.

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Because point-source water pollution control is based on a permit system, the permits are the key to enforcement.

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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

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Under the nuisance doctrine, a person may be held liable for complaining about another's use of his or her property.

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To obtain relief under the nuisance doctrine, a property owner may have to identify a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.

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Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

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Violators of the Clean Water Act may be liable for various penalties, but they cannot be required to clean up their pollution or pay the cost of doing so.

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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

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Fried Food Inc. operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pollutants into the air. Greta reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greta

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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.

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Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Those responsible for operations that create dirt, smoke, noxious odors, noise, or toxic substances can be held liable under the common law theory of

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Liability under CERCLA does not extend to businesses that merge with or buy corporations that have violated the statute.

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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.

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An environmental impact statement must analyze the impact that the action will have on

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