Question 1

Pollution has not always been seen as a problem in the U.S.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following references regulations aim to achieve the greatest possible improvements while taking into account the existing levels of technology?

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A)   Technology-driven
B)   Technology forcing
C)   Application assuming
D)   Invention dependant
E)   Technology dependantF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

List the two primary functions served by the National Environmental Policy Act and set forth the responsibilities of the Council on Environmental Quality.

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The National Environmental Policy Act (N...

Question 4

The fund,funded primarily by taxes on corporations in industries that create significant amounts of hazardous waste,and used to handle clean-up of hazardous waste such as that on the farm is called the ____.

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A)   Clean-Up fund
B)   Hazardous duty fund
C)   Superfund
D)   Primary payment source
E)   Secondary payment sourceF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

When must an environmental impact statement be filed under the National Environmental Policy Act?

Accepted Answer

Under the act,an environmental impact statement must be filed for (1)every federal legislative proposal or agency action (2)that is major,requiring a substantial commitment of resources,and (3)would have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Question 6

Who are potentially responsible parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation and Liability act (CERCLA)?

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Under CERCLA,ultimate liability for clea...

Question 7

Which of the following was the result on appeal in Brodsky v.United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission,the case in the text in which the plaintiff claimed that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission erred in not producing an environmental impact statement?

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A)   The court determined that the agency's production of an environmental assessment and its finding of no significant impact satisfied the agency's minimal burden to justify forgoing the environmental impact statement.
B)   The court determined that the agency's production of an environmental assessment and its finding of no significant impact satisfied the agency's minimal burden but that the agency was required to go beyond its minimal burden in order to meet environmental standards and that an environmental impact statement was required.
C)   The court determined that the agency's refusal to conduct an environmental impact statement resulted in its failure to meet even minimal standards, and that the agency was required to reconsider the matter and prepare an environmental impact statement.
D)   The court determined that while under certain circumstances the agency may forego an environmental impact statement, the plaintiff established that the agency in the present case failed to fully discuss why no adverse environmental effect was at issue which is necessary in order to forego a full environmental impact statement.
E)   The court refused to reach the issue of whether a full environmental impact statement was needed because the plaintiff lacked standing to sue.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The ultimate goal of the "polluter and user pay" approach is to phase out environmentally harmful action through the imposition of a tax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Incineration is viewed as the last resort for disposal of hazardous waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The action of the government in cleaning up the farm could best be described as a ______ action.

Accepted Answer

A)   Removal
B)   Remedial
C)   Reclamation
D)   Redemption
E)   ReallocationF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Assuming that Warren's company is engaged in pollution,which of the following identifies the source?

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A)   Identified
B)   Point
C)   Specific
D)   Specified
E)   StandardF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Once the administrator of the EPA establishes National Ambient Air Quality Standards,each state has _____ to draft a state implementation plan.

Accepted Answer

A)   18 months
B)   12 months
C)   9 months
D)   6 months
E)   3 monthsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following describes goals of the Clean Water Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Technology-driven
B)   Technology-forcing
C)   Application-assuming
D)   Invention-dependant
E)   Technology-dependantF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following focuses on handling waste from creation through disposal?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
B)   The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
C)   The Federal Hazardous Waste Act
D)   The Hazardous Waste Disposal Act
E)   The Authorized Disposal Waste ActF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

For a number of years which of the following has been the primary agency responsible for the passage and enforcement of federal regulations protecting the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Pollution Control Agency
B)   The Environmental Protection Agency
C)   The Discharge Avoidance Agency
D)   The Reduce Pollutants Agency
E)   The Pollution Reduction AgencyF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Is Bruno correct that only the federal government can enforce the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, he is correct.
B)   No, he is incorrect because either the federal government or state environmental agencies may enforce the Clean Air Act.
C)   No, he is incorrect because only the states may enforce the Clean Air Act.
D)   No, he is incorrect because only the states or individuals may enforce the Clean Air Act.
E)   No, he is incorrect because the federal government, individuals, or state environmental agencies may enforce the Clean Air Act regulations involving carbon monoxide emissions.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is a treaty with the purpose of prohibiting the international trade of endangered plants and animals?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Endangered Species Treaty
B)   The International Endangered Plants and Animals Protocol
C)   The Endangered Plants and Animals Agreement
D)   The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
E)   The Humane Protection AgreementF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding Slick's contention that he should not be held liable for any amounts for clean-up because he was merely a transporter?

Accepted Answer

A)   He is correct only if the federal government, not the state, cleans the site.
B)   He is correct only if the state, not the federal government, cleans the site.
C)   He is correct only if he can establish that the owner of the site has sufficient funds with which to clean the site.
D)   He is correct only if damages for cleaning the site are in an amount less than $50,000.
E)   He is incorrect.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is required of industries emitting pollutants covered by the 1990 Air Toxics Program?

Accepted Answer

A)   That the industries phase in the use of pollution control equipment for the pollutants that meets the maximum achievable control technology standard.
B)   That the industries phase in the use of pollution control equipment for the pollutants that meets the maximum affordable control standard.
C)   That the industries phase in the use of pollution control equipment for the pollutants that results in at least a 50% reduction in the pollutants each year.
D)   That the industries phase in the use of pollution control equipment for the pollutants that results in at least a 30% reduction in the pollutants each year.
E)   That the industries phase in the use of pollution control equipment for the pollutants that results in at least a 5% reduction in the pollutants each year.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following regulates pesticides?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Toxic Substances Control Act
B)   The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
C)   The Hazardous Chemical Act
D)   The Illegal Toxic Substances Act
E)   The Health and Environment Control ActF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 46: Environmental Law

Pollution has not always been seen as a problem in the U.S.

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Which of the following references regulations aim to achieve the greatest possible improvements while taking into account the existing levels of technology?

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List the two primary functions served by the National Environmental Policy Act and set forth the responsibilities of the Council on Environmental Quality.

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The fund,funded primarily by taxes on corporations in industries that create significant amounts of hazardous waste,and used to handle clean-up of hazardous waste such as that on the farm is called the ____.

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When must an environmental impact statement be filed under the National Environmental Policy Act?

Correct AnswerverifiedUnder the act,an environmental impact statement must be filed for (1)every federal legislative proposal or agency action (2)that is major,requiring a substantial commitment of resources,and (3)would have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Who are potentially responsible parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation and Liability act (CERCLA)?

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Which of the following was the result on appeal in Brodsky v.United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission,the case in the text in which the plaintiff claimed that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission erred in not producing an environmental impact statement?

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The ultimate goal of the "polluter and user pay" approach is to phase out environmentally harmful action through the imposition of a tax.

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Incineration is viewed as the last resort for disposal of hazardous waste.

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The action of the government in cleaning up the farm could best be described as a ______ action.

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Assuming that Warren's company is engaged in pollution,which of the following identifies the source?

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Once the administrator of the EPA establishes National Ambient Air Quality Standards,each state has _____ to draft a state implementation plan.

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Which of the following describes goals of the Clean Water Act?

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Which of the following focuses on handling waste from creation through disposal?

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For a number of years which of the following has been the primary agency responsible for the passage and enforcement of federal regulations protecting the environment?

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Is Bruno correct that only the federal government can enforce the Clean Air Act?

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Which of the following is a treaty with the purpose of prohibiting the international trade of endangered plants and animals?

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Which of the following is true regarding Slick's contention that he should not be held liable for any amounts for clean-up because he was merely a transporter?

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Which of the following is required of industries emitting pollutants covered by the 1990 Air Toxics Program?

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Which of the following regulates pesticides?

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