Question 1

Noxious, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conduct an inspection of Noxious's plant.
B)   ​declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production.
C)   ​ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm.
D)   ​order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When a release of hazardous chemicals from a site occurs, potentially responsible parties can avoid liability through transfer of ownership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials. Vince, an Ultrahazard employee, is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials. Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​an environmental impact statement.
B)   ​a nuisance.
C)   ​a toxic tort.
D)   ​a hazardous substance response.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Glass Company operates a manufacturing plant on Hometown River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

Accepted Answer

A)   ​civil penalties and criminal penalties.
B)   ​civil penalties only.
C)   ​criminal penalties only.
D)   ​no penalties.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)   ​prohibited.
B)   ​required.
C)   ​unnecessary.
D)   ​voluntary.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

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

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New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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When a release of hazardous chemicals from a site occurs, potentially responsible parties can avoid liability through transfer of ownership.

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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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It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

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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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Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials. Vince, an Ultrahazard employee, is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials. Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as

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Noxious, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

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Glass Company operates a manufacturing plant on Hometown River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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

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Exam 25: Environmental Protection

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

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New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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When a release of hazardous chemicals from a site occurs, potentially responsible parties can avoid liability through transfer of ownership.

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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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It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.

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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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Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials. Vince, an Ultrahazard employee, is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials. Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is known as​

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Glass Company operates a manufacturing plant on Hometown River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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