Question 1

New Town Construction,Inc. ,wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall,both of which are on private land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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

Question 2

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Fire Retardants Inc.operates without required pollution control technology,causing a discharge of chemical waste into Green Lake.This can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a fine.
B)  an injunction.
C)  imprisonment.
D)  all of the choices.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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​

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

Question 6

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Environmental Protection Agency can prohibit altogether a toxic substance that poses an imminent hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

The primary responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution rests with the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Metal Foundry Inc.'s complex spews smoke and odors.The site features its own rail system,and trucks enter and exit the complex night and day.Neal and other residents of an adjacent neighborhood can feel the vibrations of the trains and trucks,and suffer other effects from the operations.Neal and others file a suit against Metal Foundry.Why might the court rule in favor of the defendant?

Accepted Answer

The court might rule in favor of Metal F...

Question 13

The Clean Water Act permits the filling or dredging of wetlands without a permit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that greenhouse gases,including CO2 emissions,do not constitute a public danger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous.The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site.Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  not a violation.
B)  a violation because Smelting & Refining generates solid waste.
C)  a violation because the waste is transported off-site.
D)  a violation because the waste is considered hazardous.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Ski Resorts,Inc. ,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Under the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act) ,Coastline Chemicals,Inc. ,may dump its chemical waste into the ocean​

Accepted Answer

A)  after obtaining a permit.
B)  before obtaining a permit.
C)  without a permit.
D)  not at all.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials.Vince,an Ultrahazard employee,is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials.Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as​

Accepted Answer

A)  an environmental impact statement.
B)  a nuisance.
C)  a toxic tort.
D)  a hazardous substance response.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Deep Earth Extraction,Inc. ,operates a facility near Estuary Bay.Discharging waste from the facility into the bay can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  penalties and damages.
B)  penalties only.
C)  damages only.
D)  none of the choices.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The primary responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution rests with the federal government.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that greenhouse gases,including CO2 emissions,do not constitute a public danger.

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

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

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Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials.Vince,an Ultrahazard employee,is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials.Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as

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Fire Retardants Inc.operates without required pollution control technology,causing a discharge of chemical waste into Green Lake.This can result in

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Deep Earth Extraction,Inc. ,operates a facility near Estuary Bay.Discharging waste from the facility into the bay can result in

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Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous.The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site.Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,this is most likely

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

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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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The Clean Water Act permits the filling or dredging of wetlands without a permit.

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

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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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The Environmental Protection Agency can prohibit altogether a toxic substance that poses an imminent hazard.

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New Town Construction,Inc. ,wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall,both of which are on private land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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Ski Resorts,Inc. ,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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

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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

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Under the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act) ,Coastline Chemicals,Inc. ,may dump its chemical waste into the ocean​

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The primary responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution rests with the federal government.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that greenhouse gases,including CO2 emissions,do not constitute a public danger.

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

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

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Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials.Vince,an Ultrahazard employee,is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials.Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as​

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Fire Retardants Inc.operates without required pollution control technology,causing a discharge of chemical waste into Green Lake.This can result in

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Deep Earth Extraction,Inc. ,operates a facility near Estuary Bay.Discharging waste from the facility into the bay can result in

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Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous.The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site.Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,this is most likely

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

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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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The Clean Water Act permits the filling or dredging of wetlands without a permit.

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

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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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The Environmental Protection Agency can prohibit altogether a toxic substance that poses an imminent hazard.

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New Town Construction,Inc. ,wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall,both of which are on private land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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Ski Resorts,Inc. ,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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

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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​

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