Chapter 25 Quiz Flashcards
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
a. prohibited.
b. unnecessary.
c. voluntary.
d. required.
d
Before being transported, hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication, Inc., must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by
a. the state Environmental Regulatory Commission.
b. the local Resource Conservation and Recovery Committee.
c. Perilous Fabrication, Inc.
d. the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
c
Blue Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Blue must install certain equipment
a. only on a voluntary basis.
b. only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.
c. with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.
d. before beginning operations.
d
County Water District operates a public water supply system. The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing
a. the source of the water, and any contaminants and health concerns.
b. parties who might be held liable if pollution problems arise.
c. other operations, such as irrigation and water conservation, in which the district is involved and to what extent.
d. the district’s financial situation and material facts that might affect it.
a
Fire Retardants Inc. operates without required pollution control technology, causing a discharge of chemical waste into Green Lake. This can result in
a. all of the choices.
b. an injunction.
c. a fine.
d. imprisonment.
a
Glass Company operates a manufacturing plant on Hometown River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in
a. no penalties.
b. civil penalties and criminal penalties.
c. criminal penalties only.
d. civil penalties only.
b
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
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.
a
Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora’s residence. Nora files a suit against Mineral, alleging that the pit is a source of pollution, a nuisance, and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property. The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction
a. if letting the pollution continue is less harmful than stopping it.
b. if letting the pollution continue is more harmful than stopping it.
c. under no circumstances.
d. if letting the pollution continue is equally as harmful as stopping it.
b
Noxious, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can
a. ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm.
b. conduct an inspection of Noxious’s plant.
c. declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production.
d. order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form.
b
Regulations governing air pollution cover mobile and stationary sources. Those who may be subject to penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act include
a. private citizens who fail to sue violators.
b. persons who provide information about violators but otherwise fail to act.
c. none of the choices.
d. corporate officers who knowingly violate the act.
d
