Question 1

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

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A)   $0.
B)   $15,000 per day.
C)   $30,000 per day.
D)   $30,000 total.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All environmental law consists of statutes and regulations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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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) A

Question 5

Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides. For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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A)   one-in-a-hundred.
B)   one-in-a-million.
C)   one-in-a-thousand.
D)   zero.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a 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 any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

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A)   a violation.
B)   not a violation because a "major source" is exempt.
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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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

Question 8

United Disposal, Inc., operates a hazardous waste disposal site that accepts waste transported by Ace Trucking Company from General Manufacturing Corporation. United sells the site to Investment Properties, Inc. A release of the waste is discovered at the site, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  cleans it up. The EPA can recover the cost of the cleanup from

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A)   United only.
B)   United or General only.
C)   United, General, or Ace only.
D)   United, General, Ace, or Investment Properties.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Fabio makes a living by farming near Gastric Combustibles, Inc., which has discharged pollutants into the area's air and water. In a suit by Fabio for an injunction against Gastric on the ground of nuisance, the court is most likely to rule in Gastric's favor if

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A)   Fabio's operation also pollutes, with pesticides and herbicides.
B)   Fabio's operation suffers harm distinct from the general public.
C)   Gastric's operation is the core of the local economy.
D)   Gastric's operation uses reasonable care to avoid harm to Fabio.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Federal statutes and regulations do not cover mobile sources of air pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Truckers Storage Depot, a private company, wants to build a warehouse on private land. 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 12

The Clean Water Act includes special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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A)   a negligence theory.
B)   a nuisance theory.
C)   any legal theory.
D)   a strict liability theory.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

States may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act) , Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

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A)   after obtaining a permit.
B)   before obtaining a permit.
C)   without a permit.
D)   not at all.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

ChemoCorp, 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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A)   conduct an inspection of ChemoCorp'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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 46: Environmental Law

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

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New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

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All environmental law consists of statutes and regulations.

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Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides. For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a 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 any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

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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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Fabio makes a living by farming near Gastric Combustibles, Inc., which has discharged pollutants into the area's air and water. In a suit by Fabio for an injunction against Gastric on the ground of nuisance, the court is most likely to rule in Gastric's favor if

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Federal statutes and regulations do not cover mobile sources of air pollution.

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Truckers Storage Depot, a private company, wants to build a warehouse on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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The Clean Water Act includes special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills.

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

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Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

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States may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act) , Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

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ChemoCorp, 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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The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

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Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

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Exam 46: Environmental Law

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

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New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

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All environmental law consists of statutes and regulations.

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Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides. For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a 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 any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

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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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Fabio makes a living by farming near Gastric Combustibles, Inc., which has discharged pollutants into the area's air and water. In a suit by Fabio for an injunction against Gastric on the ground of nuisance, the court is most likely to rule in Gastric's favor if

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Federal statutes and regulations do not cover mobile sources of air pollution.

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Truckers Storage Depot, a private company, wants to build a warehouse on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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The Clean Water Act includes special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills.

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The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

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Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

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States may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act) , Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

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ChemoCorp, 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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The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

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Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

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