Question 1

NEPA is what type of law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal law that affects all federal agencies and federal action
B)   State law affecting state agencies across all 50 States
C)   International law impacting State action
D)   Municipal law that impacts federal actionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to the NEPA,every business contemplating a project must file an environmental impact statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the essential constituents of an environmental impact statement (EIS)? How are business people affected by the EIS requirement?

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Question 4

Which of the following is a part of the comprehensive federal plan to combat climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fossil fuel taxes
B)   An executive order to have all federal buildings equipped with solar power
C)   A federal mandate to reduce coal emissions by 2016
D)   There is no comprehensive federal plan to combat global climate changeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

John owned a parcel of land on which he wanted to build an apartment building.However,his land is a swamp and he could not get a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to drain the swamp.He had to buy a neighboring piece of land and build the apartment on that.Since he has been effectively deprived of being able to make any economically viable use of his property,his attorney suggests that he may be able to pursue a claim for regulatory taking and receive compensation from the government for the fair market value of the interest of his land.What is the basis for such a claim?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act
B)   The Fourth Amendment
C)   The Clean Water Act
D)   The Fifth AmendmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a "primary standard" for air pollution.This standard is designed to protect against harm to:

Accepted Answer

A)   human health.
B)   animal health.
C)   plant health.
D)   climate health.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

The Environmental Protection Agency administers the "Superfund." The cost of cleaning up a Superfund site can be substantial.Where does the money come from to pay for this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal tax revenues
B)   State tax revenues
C)   Fees assessed against all chemical companies
D)   Fees assessed against all corporations that use chemicalsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the problem of acid rain is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act addressed the problem of acid rain by requiring the installation of scrubbers.
B)   The 1970 Clean Air Act addressed the problem of acid rain by providing for an emission trading scheme.
C)   The 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act addressed the problem of acid rain by instructing electric generating facilities to build tall smokestacks.
D)   The 1970 Clean Air Act addressed the problem of acid rain by requiring the installation of clean-coal technologies.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Brilliant Manufacturing is building a new factory.What kind of air pollution control technology must Brilliant install in its factory according to the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   The best available state-of-the-art technology
B)   Technology that its competitors in the industry are using
C)   The most cost-efficient technology
D)   Technology in line with the local air qualityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements about ocean dumping is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The states have the responsibility for designating ocean disposal sites under the Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act.
B)   The Clean Water Act has provisions for regulation of the disposal of dredge spoils from dredging to keep harbors open.
C)   The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act set up a permit system regulating the dumping of all types of materials into ocean waters.
D)   The Clean Water Act required that all ocean dumping of municipal sewage sludge and industrial wastes be terminated by end of the 20th century.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the emission trading scheme provided by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allowances can be traded between companies,but cannot be sold.
B)   It requires companies to file an environmental impact statement.
C)   It applies only to those companies engaged in interstate commerce.
D)   Allowances can be sold to government,but not among private firms.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The _____,enacted in 1970,required that an environmental impact statement be prepared for every recommendation or report on legislation and for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
B)   Clean Air Act
C)   National Environmental Policy Act
D)   Toxic Substances Control ActE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The 1970 Clean Air Act required the EPA to regulate the emission of toxic air pollutants.Which of the following toxic air pollutants did the EPA set standards for under this authority?

Accepted Answer

A)   Toluene
B)   Phenol
C)   Asbestos
D)   SeleniumE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The EPA's "tailoring rule" would require certain new large sources to address their greenhouse gas emissions as they get permits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

FIFRA regulates what environmental area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agricultural chemicals
B)   Clean drinking water
C)   Fishing waters
D)   City air qualityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Violators can only be subjected to civil penalties for failure to fulfill the hazardous waste regulations promulgated under RCRA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The National Priority List was drawn by the EPA with reference to which of the following statutes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
B)   Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
C)   Resource Recovery Act
D)   Toxic Substances Control ActE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The permit program for any dredging or filling activity in a wetland is administered by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Army Corps of Engineers.
B)   Wetland Preservation Board.
C)   Environmental Protection Agency.
D)   National Institute of Health.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorofluorocarbons.
B)   sulfur oxide.
C)   carbon dioxide.
D)   methane.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The Toxic Substances Control Act gives the EPA the authority to regulate the production and use of agricultural chemicals such as insecticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 52: Environmental Regulation

According to the NEPA,every business contemplating a project must file an environmental impact statement.

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Which of the following is a part of the comprehensive federal plan to combat climate change?

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Which of the following statements about ocean dumping is accurate?

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Which of the following statements about the problem of acid rain is accurate?

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The National Priority List was drawn by the EPA with reference to which of the following statutes?

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FIFRA regulates what environmental area?

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NEPA is what type of law?

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The EPA's "tailoring rule" would require certain new large sources to address their greenhouse gas emissions as they get permits.

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Violators can only be subjected to civil penalties for failure to fulfill the hazardous waste regulations promulgated under RCRA.

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Which of the following is true of the emission trading scheme provided by the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act?

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The Environmental Protection Agency administers the "Superfund." The cost of cleaning up a Superfund site can be substantial.Where does the money come from to pay for this?

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The Toxic Substances Control Act gives the EPA the authority to regulate the production and use of agricultural chemicals such as insecticides.

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Brilliant Manufacturing is building a new factory.What kind of air pollution control technology must Brilliant install in its factory according to the Clean Air Act?

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The _____,enacted in 1970,required that an environmental impact statement be prepared for every recommendation or report on legislation and for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

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The EPA has set national ambient air quality standards for:

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The 1970 Clean Air Act required the EPA to regulate the emission of toxic air pollutants.Which of the following toxic air pollutants did the EPA set standards for under this authority?

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