In the Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the EPA could step up its permitted requirements from ______ to _______ - a standard that is not controlled by cost alone.
A) best available technology (BAT), maximum achievable control technology (MACT). , Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
B) emissions offset, bubble concept
C) emissions offset, nonattainment
D) best convenient treatment, best available treatment

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The U.S. Supreme Court held that the EPA could step up its permitted requirements from "best available technology" (BAT) to "maximum achievable control technology" (MACT) - a standard that is not controlled by cost alone. This was the main issue in the case of Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy. The other options listed are not relevant to this case.

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