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How can I answer the following questions please? Question 1 (1 point) A fuel delivery truck, owned and operated by Gotham Fuel Limited, that was

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Question 1 (1 point) A fuel delivery truck, owned and operated by Gotham Fuel Limited, that was on KW's property delivering gasoline, spilled a large amount of gasoline on the ground. The spill was a result of a ruptured hose from the fuel delivery truck. The large volume of the spill was as a result of the delivery person's inattention during the transfer of fuel. There is no evidence that any action by KW caused or contributed to the spill. Who is required to report the spill to the Ministry of Environment pursuant to s. 15 of the Environmental Protection Act? Ii: Gotham Fuel Limited, as the company that caused or permitted the spill. Both KW and Gotham, because anyone with knowledge of a spill is required to report it. KW, as the owner of the property where the spill occurred. i: No one. There is no obligation to report a spill in these circumstances. Question 3 (1 point] Which of the following discharges is likely n_ot to be considered a potential breach of 5.14 of the Environmental Protection Act: i) The release of heated water into a stream. ii) The release of PCB contaminated water into an enclosed electrical vault. iii) The spilling of gasoline on a gravel driveway. iv) The release of loud noises and odours from a factory that result in the loss of the use and enjoyment of a neighbouring landowner's property. v) The release of carbon dioxide from decomposing organic matter in a forest. i: only v) I: none of the above i), ii), and v) :2: ii) and v) Question 4 (1 point) Where the Director (of the Ministry of the Environment) has decided to issue a clean up or control order. Is the Director required to consider the question of fault in determining whether to issue the order? Yesthe Court in the Kawartha Lakes case held that the Director must consider I, the degree of fault prior to issuing an administrative order. Yesfault is always an important consideration in determining whether to issue an administrative order. ,5" "j, Yesthe Director is bound by the polluter pays principle, and can only issue I clean up orders to parties that are at fault. Nothe Environmental Protection Act focuses on pollution prevention and as a result Directors may issue clean up orders to persons regardless of fault

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