Question 1

Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides.For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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A)  one-in-a-hundred.
B)  one-in-a-million.
C)  one-in-a-thousand.
D)  zero.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

National effluent (pollution)standards are set by the Environmental Protection Agency for each industry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A public authority-such as a state's attorney general-can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Operators of public water systems must meet the Environmental Protection Agency's standards regardless of the economic and technological feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The operations of Metal Refining Industries, Inc., are major sources of air pollution.These operations must use

Accepted Answer

A)  the absolutely cleanest air technology.
B)  the best available filter technology.
C)  the maximum achievable control technology.
D)  the most affordable scrubbing technology.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The Environmental Protection Agency defines wetlands as "lands that are wet."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Environmental Protection Agency can regulate a substance that poses an imminent hazard but cannot prohibit the use of a substance altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Midwest Power Corporation wants to build a nuclear power plant on private land, for which a federal permit is required.For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited.
B)  required.
C)  unnecessary.
D)  voluntary.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

Accepted Answer

A)  Little's financial situation and material facts that might affect it.
B)  other businesses in which Little 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 D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Those who knowingly violate the Clean Air Act are exempt from liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

States may not restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000.Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

Accepted Answer

A)  $0.
B)  $15,000 per day.
C)  $30,000 per day.
D)  $30,000 total.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Green River Energy Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters.Under the Clean Water Act, Green River must install certain equipment

Accepted Answer

A)  after beginning operations.
B)  before beginning operations.
C)  during operations.
D)  only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

States may restrict a business's discharge of chemicals into the air or water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hi-Yield Agriculture, Inc., makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

Accepted Answer

A)  disposed of before anyone develops cancer.
B)  registered before it is sold.
C)  taken off the market and placed in temporary storage.
D)  used only in a way that avoids exposure to people.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 22: Environmental Law

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

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New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

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The Environmental Protection Agency defines wetlands as "lands that are wet."

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

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A public authority-such as a state's attorney general-can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

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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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States may restrict a business's discharge of chemicals into the air or water.

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Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000.Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

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Green River Energy Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters.Under the Clean Water Act, Green River must install certain equipment

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Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides.For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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Those who knowingly violate the Clean Air Act are exempt from liability.

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Midwest Power Corporation wants to build a nuclear power plant on private land, for which a federal permit is required.For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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The operations of Metal Refining Industries, Inc., are major sources of air pollution.These operations must use

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States may not restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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Hi-Yield Agriculture, Inc., makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

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The Environmental Protection Agency can regulate a substance that poses an imminent hazard but cannot prohibit the use of a substance altogether.

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National effluent (pollution)standards are set by the Environmental Protection Agency for each industry.

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Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

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Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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Operators of public water systems must meet the Environmental Protection Agency's standards regardless of the economic and technological feasibility.

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