True or False

71.) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 states that each federal agency must ensure that no agency action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of any critical habitat of such species.

72.) Mikhail operates a metal working shop. In order to melt the metal to bend and shape it, Mikhail uses traditional methods of hot flames. Mikhail just throws random trash into the fire to keep it going. His metal shop puts out more pollutants than legally allowable. The maximum daily penalty he faces is $1,000.

73.) A potentially responsible party his held strictly liable for hazardous waste contamination that they are responsible for.

74.) Which of the following laws has as a major goal the development of data detailing the effect of chemical substances and mixtures on health and the environment by those who manufacture and process such chemicals?

A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

B. Toxic Substances Control Act.

C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

D. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

75.) Which of the following federal statutes allows the EPA to set stringent standards covering those who own or operate treatment, storage, or disposal facilities for hazardous waste?

A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

B. Toxic Substances Control Act.

C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

D. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

76.) Which of the following statutes authorizes the EPA to assess potentially responsible parties (PRPs) the costs of cleaning up a hazardous waste site?

A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

B. Toxic Substances Control Act.

C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

D. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

77.) Nyclon, Inc. has decided to build a $10 million manufacturing facility along the Ohio River. Before construction can begin, Nyclon

A. must prepare an environmental impact statement.

B. must wait until the government prepares an environmental impact statement.

C. must conduct an archeological dig.

D. must do none of the above.

78.) Brownfield legislation came in the form of an amendment to _____________ as a way to lower liability and encourage the development of brownfields.

79.) The Brown family gets their drinking water from a private well on their land. Which statement is correct?

A. The Brown family must comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

B. The Brown family must comply with the state drinking water regulations or the SDWA, whichever is more rigorous.

C. The Brown family must comply with both the state drinking water regulations and the SDWA.

D. None of the above.

80.) Crayshon bought land and a cabin out in the country. There is a well on his land. He doesn't use it for water but the previous owner told him that the neighbor sometimes uses it for water. Crayshon uses the land to work on his hobbies. One of his hobbies is making art from old used car parts. Occasionally some of the car parts have residual liquid of some sort. Many times, Crayshon pours those liquids in the well on his property. Which act is Crayshon most likely directly violating?

A. Clean Water Act

B. Referendum on Dumping Act

C. Safe Drinking Water Act

D. Waterways Pollution Safety Act