Question 1

The Clean Air Act requires that new stationary sources such as factories and power plants:

Accepted Answer

A)   install the best available technology for reducing air pollution.
B)   install a system that raises the amount of hydrocarbons emitted by automobiles.
C)   may sell vehicles subject to emission standards if the tests are not performed on prototype vehicles.
D)   rely on already existing technology to meet the standards. A

Question 2

Anyone who discharges industrial wastewater from a point source into a river must obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit from the state where the discharge takes place or from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,most of the wastes defined as hazardous are subject to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a "cradle to the grave" tracking system.
B)   refrain from following any procedures in the handling of the wastes.
C)   proper disposal without treatment and storage.
D)   on-site treatment before it enters the sewer system.

Question 4

The Clean Air Act does not provide for the regulation of fuel additives such as lead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires persons who generate,treat,store,or transport specified quantities of hazardous waste to notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of that fact and:

Accepted Answer

A)   to obtain an ID number that must be placed on a manifest that accompanies all shipments.
B)   to refrain from following any procedures in the handling of the wastes.
C)   to eradicate the process of handling hazardous wastes.
D)   to dispose hazardous wastes without waiting for permits.

Question 6

The _____ of 1886 provided that in order to deposit or discharge "refuse" into a navigable waterway,a discharge permit had to be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A)   River and Harbor Act
B)   Clean Water Act
C)   Federal Water Pollution Control Act
D)   National Pollution Discharge Elimination Act

Question 7

The controlled hazardous waste sites with the lowest ranking are placed on the National Priority List to receive priority federal and/or state attention for initial cleanup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Until the federal government assumes partial or complete responsibility for a program of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),the state government administers the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A developer seeking a local zoning change so she can build a major commercial or residential development may find that she is asked to finance a study of the potential environmental impact of her proposed project,as required under the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal Water Pollution Control Act
B)   Control of Air Toxics Act
C)   Clean Air Act
D)   National Environmental Policy Act

Question 10

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)requires a federal agency to consider the environmental impact of a project before the project is undertaken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

The _____ establishes a program governing the injection of wastes into wells.

Accepted Answer

A)   Clean Water Act
B)   Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
C)   Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
D)   Safe Drinking Water Act D

Question 12

The primary responsibility for enforcing air quality standards lies with:

Accepted Answer

A)   the federal government.
B)   the states.
C)   local governments.
D)   international agencies.

Question 13

The Safe Drinking Water Act cannot be applied to any trailer parks with wells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Penalties for violating the Clean Water Act range from a minimum of $2,500 for a first offense up to $50,000 per day and two years in prison for subsequent violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Under the Clean Water Act,the primary responsibility for preventing,reducing,and eliminating water pollution lies with:

Accepted Answer

A)   international agencies.
B)   the federal government.
C)   the Environmental Protection Agency.
D)   the states.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   A public water system is defined to include any supplier of water to the public that has 30 or more service connections or serves 250 people or more at least 180 days a year.
B)   The standards must be met by "public water systems" and apply at the point the drinking water enters the water distribution system.
C)   The standards are not applicable to private water suppliers that provide water to their citizens.
D)   While states are required to enforce the drinking water standards, the federal government does not have the right to enforce them.

Question 17

Employees of a company that illegally disposes of hazardous waste without a proper permit:

Accepted Answer

A)   may not be held criminally liable for their acts if their acts were undertaken on behalf of the corporation.
B)   may not be held criminally liable for their acts unless they acted without the knowledge or approval of the corporation.
C)   may be held criminally liable under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCR
A)   for actions undertaken on behalf of the corporation.
D)   may be held liable to a minimum of $25,000 for a first offense up to $150,000 per day and five years in prison for subsequent violations.

Question 18

Explain the Clean Air Act's approach for dealing with air pollution,including the role of the states.

Accepted Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA...

Question 19

When is a discharge permit required under the Clean Water Act?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who discharges industrial wastewa...

Question 20

"Community Right to Know" legislation:

Accepted Answer

A)   requires an industry to disclose to the community the presence of certain listed chemicals.
B)   is the law that regulates dumping of all types of material into ocean waters.
C)   is the legislation that protects quality of ambient air through national ambient air quality standards.
D)   establishes a cradle-to-the-grave regulatory system.

Exam 47: Environmental Regulation

The Clean Air Act requires that new stationary sources such as factories and power plants:

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Anyone who discharges industrial wastewater from a point source into a river must obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit from the state where the discharge takes place or from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,most of the wastes defined as hazardous are subject to:

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The Clean Air Act does not provide for the regulation of fuel additives such as lead.

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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires persons who generate,treat,store,or transport specified quantities of hazardous waste to notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of that fact and:

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The _____ of 1886 provided that in order to deposit or discharge "refuse" into a navigable waterway,a discharge permit had to be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers.

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The controlled hazardous waste sites with the lowest ranking are placed on the National Priority List to receive priority federal and/or state attention for initial cleanup.

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Until the federal government assumes partial or complete responsibility for a program of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),the state government administers the program.

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A developer seeking a local zoning change so she can build a major commercial or residential development may find that she is asked to finance a study of the potential environmental impact of her proposed project,as required under the _____.

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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)requires a federal agency to consider the environmental impact of a project before the project is undertaken.

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The _____ establishes a program governing the injection of wastes into wells.

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The primary responsibility for enforcing air quality standards lies with:

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The Safe Drinking Water Act cannot be applied to any trailer parks with wells.

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Penalties for violating the Clean Water Act range from a minimum of $2,500 for a first offense up to $50,000 per day and two years in prison for subsequent violations.

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Under the Clean Water Act,the primary responsibility for preventing,reducing,and eliminating water pollution lies with:

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

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Employees of a company that illegally disposes of hazardous waste without a proper permit:

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Explain the Clean Air Act's approach for dealing with air pollution,including the role of the states.

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When is a discharge permit required under the Clean Water Act?

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"Community Right to Know" legislation:

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