An environmental activist in a metropolitan area of approximately $100,000$ people is trying to stop the environmental harm from a military base in the area. Automotive waste from the military base in the form of fuel, tires, grease, oil is contaminating freshwater. A grassroots campaign brought many people together, and even the mayor and city council wanted to change. Why will the efforts of the local activists and community leaders fail in this case?

Question $2$ options:

a$)$

A civil suit against the military base is necessary to begin the process of restoration.

b$)$

Water is not a protected resource according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

c$)$

Environmental issues are regulated at the state level.

d$)$

Military production is exempt from environmental protection legislation.