Deck 25: Environmental Law

Question 1

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste is

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.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is a point source of water pollution?

A)discharge from a factory water pipe
B)an oil spill into a body of water
C)stormwater run-off that carries pollutants
D)water that has been used as a coolant and returned to the waterways

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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?

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Under the Endangered Species Act, all federal agencies must

A)avoid the use of all chemicals until the EPA has determined they are safe.
B)prepare an environmental impact statement for actions significantly affecting the environment.
C)avoid damage to habitat critical to the survival of endangered species.
D)All of these are correct.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered a stationary source?

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Weste, Inc. decided to expand by building a $50 million manufacturing facility. Weste, Inc. is not a federal agency and the expansion is not regulated or approved by the government. Nevertheless, Weste must prepare an environmental impact statement.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Clean Air Act?

A)establishment of national ambient air quality standards
B)prevention of significant deterioration (PSD)program
C)regulation of stationary sources
D)consolidation of environmental regulation under one agency

Question 10

Which law establishes rules for treating both hazardous and nonhazardous forms of solid waste?

A)National Environmental Policy Act
B)Toxic Substances Control Act
C)Safe Drinking Water Act
D)Resource Conversation and Recovery Act

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

The prevention of significant deterioration (PSD)program was developed to prevent deterioration in air quality that would create health problems for those affected.

Question 13

A person who violates the Clean Water Act can face possible imprisonment in addition to other penalties.

Question 14

The cost-benefit trade-off is particularly complex in environmental issues because those who pay the cost often are not the ones who receive the benefit.

Question 15

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

Question 16

All of following must be included in a federal Environmental Impact Statement EXCEPT

A)the available alternatives to the proposed action.
B)the means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts.
C)the direct and indirect effects of the proposed action.
D)the cost of implementing the proposed action.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste has generally been left to the states.

Question 19

Under the Endangered Species Act, what federal agency in the Department of the Interior is responsible for preparing a list of species that are in danger of becoming extinct?

A)National Park Service
B)Fish and Wildlife Service
C)Bureau of Land Management
D)Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Question 20

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.

Question 21

The Toxic Substances Control Act regulates

A)chemicals.
B)solid waste.
C)natural gas.
D)food.

Question 22

Discuss the major provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Question 23

Discuss the purpose of the Paris Accord and its relationship to the United States.

Question 24

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?

Question 25

When must an environmental impact statement be prepared and what must it discuss?