Question 1

Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

BioChem Corporation operates a hazardous waste storage facility.ChemCo Inc.buys BioChem before it is discovered that the firm's disposal practices violated CERCLA.With respect to these violations,Superfund imposes on ChemCo​

Accepted Answer

A)  strict liability.
B)  liability under the nuisance doctrine.
C)  liability on a negligence theory.
D)  no liability.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)on a prioritized schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Without a permit,Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes,which empty into Valley Creek.Under the Clean Water Act,this discharge is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation.
B)  not a violation because the company does not have a permit.
C)  not a violation because water is not a stationary source.
D)  not a violation because a storm drainage pipe is not a point source.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.
B)  before beginning operations.
C)  only on a voluntary basis.
D)  only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence.Nora files a suit against Mineral,alleging that the pit is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

Accepted Answer

A)  if letting the pollution continue is equally as harmful as stopping it.
B)  if letting the pollution continue is less harmful than stopping it.
C)  if letting the pollution continue is more harmful than stopping it.
D)  under no circumstances.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play,Inc. ,to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks.For this action,an environmental impact statement is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited because the action does not affect the environment.
B)  required because the action is "federal."
C)  unnecessary because the action is not "major."
D)  voluntary because the action does not affect the environment.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Metro City operates its own municipal public drinking water system for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of pollutants.Metro does not use any equipment to meet these standards.With regard to any contamination of the water,under the Safe Drinking Water Act,this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation.
B)  not a violation because Metro does not set the standards.
C)  not a violation because water is not a stationary source.
D)  not a violation because Metro does not use any equipment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Loaf & Biscuit LLC operates a dough making and packaging 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

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation.
B)  not a violation because dough is not considered a pollutant.
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) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Bertha owns land located outside Centre City.Bertha sells the land to Disposal & Recycling,Inc. ,which establishes a hazardous waste disposal facility at the site.Disposal & Recycling accepts only waste transported by Eco Trucking Inc.exclusively from Federated Industries,Inc.Several years later,Disposal & Recycling closes its facility and sells the land to Garden Variety Retail Corporation,which builds a Home & Yard store on the site.Meanwhile,some of Centre City's citizens complain to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)that the city's municipal water supply is polluted.The EPA investigates and discovers that the sources of the pollution are leaks of hazardous waste from what is now the Home & Yard site.The EPA cleans up the site.Who can be held liable for the cost of cleaning up the site? What standards must Centre City meet regarding the water?​

Accepted Answer

Disposal & Recycling,Eco Trucking,Federa...

Question 18

It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Clean Wash,Inc. ,operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress.
B)  federal and state regulatory agencies.
C)  local chambers of commerce.
D)  local police departments.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Smelting,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

Accepted Answer

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

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Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.

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It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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BioChem Corporation operates a hazardous waste storage facility.ChemCo Inc.buys BioChem before it is discovered that the firm's disposal practices violated CERCLA.With respect to these violations,Superfund imposes on ChemCo

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The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)on a prioritized schedule.

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

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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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Without a permit,Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes,which empty into Valley Creek.Under the Clean Water Act,this discharge is most likely

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

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Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

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

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Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence.Nora files a suit against Mineral,alleging that the pit is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

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The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play,Inc. ,to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks.For this action,an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Loaf & Biscuit LLC operates a dough making and packaging 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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Clean Wash,Inc. ,operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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Smelting,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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It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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BioChem Corporation operates a hazardous waste storage facility.ChemCo Inc.buys BioChem before it is discovered that the firm's disposal practices violated CERCLA.With respect to these violations,Superfund imposes on ChemCo​

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The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)on a prioritized schedule.

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

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Without a permit,Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes,which empty into Valley Creek.Under the Clean Water Act,this discharge is most likely

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

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Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

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

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Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence.Nora files a suit against Mineral,alleging that the pit is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

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The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play,Inc. ,to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks.For this action,an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Loaf & Biscuit LLC operates a dough making and packaging 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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Clean Wash,Inc. ,operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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Smelting,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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