FiltersDone

Question type

Essay

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

True False

Matching

Exam 18: Environmental Law

Show Answer

Share

---

All types

Filters

Study FlashcardsPractice ExamLearn

Question 21

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

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

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 22

Essay

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Metal Smelting & Foundry Inc.'s complex spews smoke and odors.The site features its own rail system,and trucks enter and exit the com-plex night and day.Neal and other residents of an adjacent neighbor-hood can feel the vibrations of the trains and trucks,and suffer other ef-fects from the operations.Neal and others file a suit against Metal Smelting.Why might the court rule in favor of the defendant?

Correct Answer

verified

The court might rule in favor of Metal S...

View Answer

Show Answer

Question 23

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

An environmental impact statement is required for every major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the environment.

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

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

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

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​

Grease & Lubricants Inc.makes its products without required pollution control technology,causing a discharge of oily waste into the nearby Holly Lake.This activity can re-sult in​

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

Congress enacts a new air quality statute that applies to businesses.To enforce federal environmental legislation,the federal government relies on​

Vending Products Company operates a vending machine manufacturing plant on Wilde River.Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can re-sult in​

Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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

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

Bread Baking Company operates a commercial baking 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​

Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered haz-ardous.The company labels and packages properly all waste to be trans-ported to a disposal site.Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,this is most likely​

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

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

Mineral Mining Company operates a gravel pit next to Norah's residence.Norahfiles a suit against Mineral Mining,alleging that the pit is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably inter-feres with the enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction​

Oscar begins to operate a hog farm next to Robyn's vineyard and winery.Robyn files a suit against Oscar,alleging that the hog farm is a source of pollution,a nuisance,and unreasonably inter-feres with Robyn's enjoyment of her property.The court is most likely to award Robyn damages