Question 1

National effluent (pollution) standards are set by each affected industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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) None of the above

Question 6

Any oil facility that discharges oil into navigable waters or onto an adjoining shore may be liable for cleanup costs, as well as damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Each supplier of drinking water is required to send an annual statement describing the source to every household it supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Clean Wash, Inc., operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States. The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Congress.
B)   ​federal and state regulatory agencies.
C)   ​local chambers of commerce.
D)   ​local police departments.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Loaf & Biscuit LLC operates a dough making and packaging plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)   a violation.
B)   ​not a violation because dough is not considered a pollutant.
C)   ​not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment.
D)   ​not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cities and counties may impose rules regulating methods of wastes removal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Metro City operates its own municipal public drinking water system for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of pollutants. Metro does not use any equipment to meet these standards. With regard to any contamination of the water, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a violation.
B)   ​not a violation because Metro does not set the standards.
C)   ​not a violation because water is not a stationary source.
D)   ​not a violation because Metro does not use any equipment.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play, Inc., to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)   ​prohibited because the action does not affect the environment.
B)   ​required because the action is "federal."
C)   ​unnecessary because the action is not "major."
D)   ​voluntary because the action does not affect the environment.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) on a prioritized schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Environmental Protection

National effluent (pollution) standards are set by each affected industry.

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

Correct Answer
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It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

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Clean Wash, Inc., operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States. The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

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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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Any oil facility that discharges oil into navigable waters or onto an adjoining shore may be liable for cleanup costs, as well as damages.

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Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Loaf & Biscuit LLC operates a dough making and packaging plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

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Cities and counties may impose rules regulating methods of wastes removal.

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Each supplier of drinking water is required to send an annual statement describing the source to every household it supplies.

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The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) on a prioritized schedule.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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

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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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Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

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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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The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play, Inc., to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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National effluent (pollution) standards are set by each affected industry.

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

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It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

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Clean Wash, Inc., operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States. The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the air pollution standards.

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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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Any oil facility that discharges oil into navigable waters or onto an adjoining shore may be liable for cleanup costs, as well as damages.

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Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Cities and counties may impose rules regulating methods of wastes removal.

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Each supplier of drinking water is required to send an annual statement describing the source to every household it supplies.

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The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) on a prioritized schedule.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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

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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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Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

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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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The National Park Service hires Outdoor Play, Inc., to replace outdated playground equipment in a handful of national parks. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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Rural Electric Company submits a bid to build a dam on federal land as part of a federal project. For this action, an environmental impact statement is most likely

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