Question 1

Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hi-Yield,Inc. ,makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

Accepted Answer

A)  disposed of before anyone develops cancer.
B)  registered before it is sold.
C)  taken off the market and placed in temporary storage.
D)  used only in a way that avoids exposure to people.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Harry makes a living by commercial fishing in a river allegedly polluted by Industrial Paint Company.To bring a suit against Industrial Paint on the ground of private nuisance,Harry must allege that he suffers from

Accepted Answer

A)  a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.
B)  a lesser harm than an injunction would impose on the company.
C)  the company's failure to use reasonable care to avert herm to Harry.
D)  the same harm as that affecting the general public.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Condos Corporation fills a wetlands area that it owns in preparation for the construction of a housing complex.Under the Clean Water Act,this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation.
B)  not a violation because a permit is not needed to fill wetlands.
C)  not a violation because the area was filled before construction.
D)  not a violation because there was no discharge of pollution.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The operations of Metal Industries,Inc. ,are major sources of air pollution.These operations must use

Accepted Answer

A)  the absolutely cleanest air technology.
B)  the best available filter technology.
C)  the maximum achievable control technology.
D)  the most affordable scrubbing technology.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are not liable for any injuries the activities cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Regulations governing air pollution cover mobile and stationary sources.Those who may be subject to penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act include

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate officers who knowingly violate the act.
B)  persons who provide information about violators but otherwise fail to act.
C)  private citizens who fail to sue violators.
D)  none of the choices.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Before being transported,hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication,Inc. ,must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
B)  the local Resource Conservation and Recovery Committee.
C)  the state Environmental Regulatory Commission.
D)  Perilous Fabrication,Inc.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Those who knowingly violate the Clean Air Act may be subject to civil penalties but not criminal penalties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility.Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site,the company sells the property to Eager Developers,Inc.If there is a release,the seller is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  liable.
B)  not liable because the site was sold before the release.
C)  not liable because the company was concerned about the release.
D)  not liable because the company no longer operates the facility.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The state of California passes a law to restrict emissions form motor vehicles.Thee emissions may also be regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  other states and the federal government.
B)  no other government.
C)  the federal government only.
D)  other states only.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Gil begins to operate a hog farm next to Ilene's vineyard.She files a suit,alleging that the farm is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award damages

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

Question 14

A cruise ship owned by Bayshore Cruises Inc.discharges some of the oil contained in its hold into Chesapeake Bay and onto the shore.Under the Oil Pollution Act,this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation.
B)  not a violation because this type of discharge is not pollution.
C)  not a violation because a cruise ship is not a stationary source.
D)  not a violation because a ship's hold is not a point source.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology,or AAT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under the Clean Water Act,criminal penalties apply whether a violation was intentional or unintentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Air Power Corporation wants to build a wind plant on private land,for which a federal permit is required.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited.
B)  required.
C)  unnecessary.
D)  voluntary.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Public water system operators must meet the Environmental Protection Agency's standards regardless of the economic and technological feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There are no defenses to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Environmental Law

Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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The state of California passes a law to restrict emissions form motor vehicles.Thee emissions may also be regulated by

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Gil begins to operate a hog farm next to Ilene's vineyard.She files a suit,alleging that the farm is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award damages

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Hi-Yield,Inc. ,makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

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Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are not liable for any injuries the activities cause.

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Regulations governing air pollution cover mobile and stationary sources.Those who may be subject to penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act include

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The operations of Metal Industries,Inc. ,are major sources of air pollution.These operations must use

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Special requirements must be met to discharge toxic chemicals into surface waters.

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Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology,or AAT.

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There are no defenses to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act.

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Without a permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Condos Corporation fills a wetlands area that it owns in preparation for the construction of a housing complex.Under the Clean Water Act,this is most likely

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Before being transported,hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication,Inc. ,must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

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New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.

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Air Power Corporation wants to build a wind plant on private land,for which a federal permit is required.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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Harry makes a living by commercial fishing in a river allegedly polluted by Industrial Paint Company.To bring a suit against Industrial Paint on the ground of private nuisance,Harry must allege that he suffers from

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Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility.Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site,the company sells the property to Eager Developers,Inc.If there is a release,the seller is most likely

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A cruise ship owned by Bayshore Cruises Inc.discharges some of the oil contained in its hold into Chesapeake Bay and onto the shore.Under the Oil Pollution Act,this is most likely

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Public water system operators must meet the Environmental Protection Agency's standards regardless of the economic and technological feasibility.

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Those who knowingly violate the Clean Air Act may be subject to civil penalties but not criminal penalties.

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Under the Clean Water Act,criminal penalties apply whether a violation was intentional or unintentional.

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