Question 1

In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

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A) the definition of navigable water must include all ponds and lakes even if they are not connected to open bodies of water. 
B) waterways confined to one state can be navigable water if pollutants can leak into drinking water. 
C) the definition of navigable water excludes intermittent streams or wetlands. 
D) all waterways including wetlands,intermittent streams,and ponds are all navigable waters. 
A) the definition of navigable water must include all ponds and lakes even if they are not connected to open bodies of water. 
B) waterways confined to one state can be navigable water if pollutants can leak into drinking water. 
C) the definition of navigable water excludes intermittent streams or wetlands. 
D) all waterways including wetlands,intermittent streams,and ponds are all navigable waters. C

Question 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)was created by Congress to

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A) consolidate environmental regulations under one agency. 
B) protect corporate investors. 
C) prevent conflicts between the Departments of Commerce and Interior. 
D) eliminate discrimination. 
A) consolidate environmental regulations under one agency. 
B) protect corporate investors. 
C) prevent conflicts between the Departments of Commerce and Interior. 
D) eliminate discrimination. A

Question 3

What was at issue in the Michigan v.EPA case?

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A) a determination as to whether climate change is "real" 
B) a provision directing the EPA to regulate power plant emissions if appropriate and necessary 
C) the legality of implementing the Paris Accord 
D) whether the CWA should cover all navigable waters in the United States 
A) a determination as to whether climate change is "real" 
B) a provision directing the EPA to regulate power plant emissions if appropriate and necessary 
C) the legality of implementing the Paris Accord 
D) whether the CWA should cover all navigable waters in the United States B

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered a stationary source?

Accepted Answer

A) a locomotive 
B) an automobile 
C) a factory 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) a locomotive 
B) an automobile 
C) a factory 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 5

Under the Clean Air Act

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A) California was granted special permission to set stricter pollution standards than the federal standards. 
B) all states must follow federal automobile emission standards. 
C) the states must each set automobile emission standards,which must then be approved by the EPA. 
D) states were given the option of following federal standards or adopting their own stricter standards. 
A) California was granted special permission to set stricter pollution standards than the federal standards. 
B) all states must follow federal automobile emission standards. 
C) the states must each set automobile emission standards,which must then be approved by the EPA. 
D) states were given the option of following federal standards or adopting their own stricter standards.

Question 6

Sam,the chief executive officer of Boch Industries,was prosecuted for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Which of the following is correct concerning the penalties?

Accepted Answer

A) Sam cannot be criminally prosecuted for violating this statute. 
B) Sam faces criminal fines as well as imprisonment. 
C) Sam faces only criminal fines. 
D) The only penalty Sam faces is an injunction to prevent further violations. 
A) Sam cannot be criminally prosecuted for violating this statute. 
B) Sam faces criminal fines as well as imprisonment. 
C) Sam faces only criminal fines. 
D) The only penalty Sam faces is an injunction to prevent further violations.

Question 7

James purchased an abandoned lot.When he started to develop the land,he discovered several underground storage tanks containing hazardous waste buried on the site.He claims the seller,Richard,is liable to him for the cost of removing the tanks.Richard claims he owned the lot for 20 years and never knew of the underground tanks.Richard argues he purchased the land from Thomas and that Thomas or his heirs are liable for the cost of removing the underground tanks.Explain whether Richard is liable to James.Does Thomas or do his heirs have any liability to James or Richard?

Accepted Answer

Richard,as the seller of the land,is lia

Question 8

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste is

Accepted Answer

A) generally regulated by state law,but the federal government sets guidelines that must be followed. 
B) the only area of environmental concern that has yet to be regulated by federal action. 
C) completely governed by federal administrative law. 
D) currently the subject of great debate since the federal government has declared such activity falls under the Endangered Species Act and,therefore,a small annoying fly known to frequent landfills must be protected. 
A) generally regulated by state law,but the federal government sets guidelines that must be followed. 
B) the only area of environmental concern that has yet to be regulated by federal action. 
C) completely governed by federal administrative law. 
D) currently the subject of great debate since the federal government has declared such activity falls under the Endangered Species Act and,therefore,a small annoying fly known to frequent landfills must be protected.

Question 9

Cincy,Inc.is building a $20 million addition onto its distribution facility.To build the facility,Cincy must fill in two acres of wetlands.Under the Clean Water Act,Cincy must obtain a permit before filling in the wetlands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the major provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

The major provisions of the Clean Air Ac

Question 12

Trent was the production manager at HGB,Inc.Under his supervision,HGB filled in an area of wetlands on the company's property without a permit.Has Trent violated the law? What penalties might he face?

Accepted Answer

Trent has violated the law.Those who vio

Question 13

Under Superfund legislation,to what extent must a hazardous waste site be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable conditions under the circumstances 
B) a safe level for the area in which it is located 
C) pristine condition,regardless of cost 
D) to the condition of the property before the hazardous waste was dumped on it 
A) reasonable conditions under the circumstances 
B) a safe level for the area in which it is located 
C) pristine condition,regardless of cost 
D) to the condition of the property before the hazardous waste was dumped on it

Question 14

Under the ______ administration,the United States withdrew from the Paris Accord,an international agreement to prevent climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) Nixon 
B) Reagan 
C) Obama 
D) Trump 
A) Nixon 
B) Reagan 
C) Obama 
D) Trump

Question 15

Chemicals are so common in consumer products that babies are now born with hundreds of chemicals in their blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An Environmental Impact Statement must be prepared for every major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Armand Industries is producing a foul-smelling odor as a by-product of its factory's operations.However,the emission is not harmful to the health of those exposed to it.Armand would be subject to a primary national ambient air quality standard established by the EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The EPA will allow individual states' air pollution level to rise as long as it still meets the EPA's existing national standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

TriColor,Inc.purchased a piece of land from HBC,Inc.Hazardous waste was subsequently discovered on the land.Even though TriColor did nothing illegal,it may be liable under CERCLA for the cleanup costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 40: Environmental Law

In considering what is navigable waters,the Supreme Court ruled that

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)was created by Congress to

What was at issue in the Michigan v.EPA case?

Which of the following would be considered a stationary source?

Under the Clean Air Act

Sam,the chief executive officer of Boch Industries,was prosecuted for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Which of the following is correct concerning the penalties?

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste is

Cincy,Inc.is building a $20 million addition onto its distribution facility.To build the facility,Cincy must fill in two acres of wetlands.Under the Clean Water Act,Cincy must obtain a permit before filling in the wetlands.

Local regulation is more effective than state or federal regulation in controlling air pollution.

Discuss the major provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Trent was the production manager at HGB,Inc.Under his supervision,HGB filled in an area of wetlands on the company's property without a permit.Has Trent violated the law? What penalties might he face?

Under Superfund legislation,to what extent must a hazardous waste site be cleaned?

Under the ______ administration,the United States withdrew from the Paris Accord,an international agreement to prevent climate change.

Chemicals are so common in consumer products that babies are now born with hundreds of chemicals in their blood.

An Environmental Impact Statement must be prepared for every major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the environment.

Armand Industries is producing a foul-smelling odor as a by-product of its factory's operations.However,the emission is not harmful to the health of those exposed to it.Armand would be subject to a primary national ambient air quality standard established by the EPA.

Truan,Inc.has decided to market a new pesticide.Truan must register the pesticide with the EPA.

The EPA will allow individual states' air pollution level to rise as long as it still meets the EPA's existing national standards.

TriColor,Inc.purchased a piece of land from HBC,Inc.Hazardous waste was subsequently discovered on the land.Even though TriColor did nothing illegal,it may be liable under CERCLA for the cleanup costs.

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