The EPA's CAP market allowed firms to use whatever means they found the cheapest to reduce SO₂ emissions A) but required specific technology that had to be used. B) rather than dictating the technology to be used. C) and placed pollution control objectives in the hands of the polluters. D) and sets the price for which discharge permits will be exchanged.

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The statement mentions that firms were allowed to use whatever means they found cheapest, implying that the EPA did not dictate the technology to be used. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The statement does not mention anything about requiring specific technology, placing pollution control objectives in the hands of polluters, or setting the price for discharge permits.

The EPA's CAP Market Allowed Firms to Use Whatever Means