Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act, the states have the main responsibility for regulating water pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How are the cleanups of hazardous waste sites required by CERCLA funded?

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The cleanup of hazardous waste sites req...

Question 3

John owned a parcel of land on which he wanted to build an apartment building. However, his land is a swamp and he could not get a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to drain the swamp. He had to buy a neighboring piece of land and build the apartment on that. Since he has been effectively deprived of being able to make any economically viable use of his property, his attorney suggests that he may be able to pursue a claim for regulatory taking and receive compensation from the government for the fair market value of the interest of his land. What is the basis for such a claim?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
B)   The Fourth Amendment
C)   The Clean Water Act
D)   The Fifth AmendmentE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

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A)   chlorofluorocarbons.
B)   sulfur oxide.
C)   carbon dioxide.
D)   methane.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The toxic waste dump cleanups required by CERCLA:

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A)   are funded entirely by a tax on chemicals and feedstocks.
B)   are funded entirely by the state in question.
C)   are funded entirely by the responsible party or parties.
D)   are funded entirely by the "Superfund."E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)  combine with _____ under the influence of sunlight to become ozone-also known as smog.

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A)   nitrogen oxides
B)   carbon monoxide
C)   chlorofluorocarbons
D)   sulfur oxidesE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 7

The term "Superfund" refers to:

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A)   the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
B)   the pool of money collected to compensate victims of nuclear reactor disasters.
C)   the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCL
A)  .
D)   the fund that the automobile industry must maintain to develop alternative-fuel vehicles.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The Clean Water Act sets up a permit system for any dredging or filling activity in wetlands that is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

No manufacturer may sell vehicles subject to emission standards without prior certification from the EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the emission trading scheme provided by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allowances can be traded between companies, but cannot be sold.
B)   Allowances can be sold to other companies that may be finding it more difficult to meet the standards.
C)   It applies only to those companies engaged in interstate commerce.
D)   Allowances can be sold to government, but not among private firms.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following regulates the manufacture and use of pesticides?

Accepted Answer

A)   FIFRA
B)   TSCA
C)   RCRA
D)   CERCLAE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Who has the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing and eliminating water pollution under the Clean Water Act of 1972?

Accepted Answer

A)   The federal government
B)   State government
C)   Local (county)  government
D)   BusinessE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The _____, enacted in 1970, required that an environmental impact statement be prepared for every recommendation or report on legislation and for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
B)   Clean Air Act
C)   National Environmental Policy Act
D)   Toxic Substances Control ActE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What are the essential constituents of an environmental impact statement (EIS)? How are business people affected by the EIS requirement?

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The National Environmental Policy Act (N...

Question 15

The Coriolis Corporation is building a new widget plant near Honululu, HI. Coriolis is not worried much about the expenses of installing air pollution control equipment considering Honululu came out as the U.S. city with the best air quality according to the "State of the Air 2011" report by the American Lung Association. Do you agree with Coriolis's stance? Under the Clean Air Act, what kind of air pollution control equipment must Coriolis install in the plant? Why?

Accepted Answer

Coriolis must install the best available...

Question 16

The Toxic Substances Control Act gives the EPA the authority to regulate the production and use of agricultural chemicals such as insecticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   The primary responsibility of complying with the established standards lies with the federal government.
B)   It applies to public water bodies and water suppliers, and not to private suppliers.
C)   The EPA sets primary drinking water standards, minimum levels of quality for water consumed by humans.
D)   It sets up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The Clean Water Act:

Accepted Answer

A)   gives the federal government the primary responsibility for regulating the country's waters.
B)   lacks provisions for private action by affected citizens or groups of citizens.
C)   sets up a permit system for dredging and filling activities in wetlands.
D)   allows discharge only of domestic sewage to a publicly owned treatment works.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 19

The Clean Water Act establishes a program governing the injection of wastes into wells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Companion regulations promulgated by EPA and enforced by the Food and Drug Administration control the amount of pesticide residue that can remain on raw and processed food intended for human or animal consumption. These regulations establish what are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   allowances.
B)   permits.
C)   tolerances.
D)   blocs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

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Under the Clean Water Act, the states have the main responsibility for regulating water pollution.

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How are the cleanups of hazardous waste sites required by CERCLA funded?

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The EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

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The toxic waste dump cleanups required by CERCLA:

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) combine with _____ under the influence of sunlight to become ozone-also known as smog.

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The term "Superfund" refers to:

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The Clean Water Act sets up a permit system for any dredging or filling activity in wetlands that is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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No manufacturer may sell vehicles subject to emission standards without prior certification from the EPA.

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Which of the following is true of the emission trading scheme provided by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act?

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Which of the following regulates the manufacture and use of pesticides?

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Who has the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing and eliminating water pollution under the Clean Water Act of 1972?

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The _____, enacted in 1970, required that an environmental impact statement be prepared for every recommendation or report on legislation and for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

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What are the essential constituents of an environmental impact statement (EIS)? How are business people affected by the EIS requirement?

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The Toxic Substances Control Act gives the EPA the authority to regulate the production and use of agricultural chemicals such as insecticides.

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The Clean Water Act:

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The Clean Water Act establishes a program governing the injection of wastes into wells.

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Companion regulations promulgated by EPA and enforced by the Food and Drug Administration control the amount of pesticide residue that can remain on raw and processed food intended for human or animal consumption. These regulations establish what are known as:

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How are the cleanups of hazardous waste sites required by CERCLA funded?

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The toxic waste dump cleanups required by CERCLA:

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The _____, enacted in 1970, required that an environmental impact statement be prepared for every recommendation or report on legislation and for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

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What are the essential constituents of an environmental impact statement (EIS)? How are business people affected by the EIS requirement?

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