Phil's Corner Mart is a convenience store and gasoline station.A representative from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)has just notified Phil that there is some leakage from his underground gasoline storage tanks.The EPA representative explains to Phil that he will be issuing a citation for violation of federal environmental laws and that Phil could be liable for clean-up costs and penalties.Which of the following statements is true?

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The statement indicates that Phil is facing civil penalties, which are imposed through a civil lawsuit brought on by the government, as opposed to criminal penalties which are brought on by the authorities following a crime. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because Phil has not been charged with a crime. Option B is incorrect because Phil has violated federal and not state environmental laws. Option D is incorrect because USC provisions are created by Congress and not the EPA.

Phil's Corner Mart Is a Convenience Store and Gasoline Station