A Chemical Company Executive Asks a New Public Health Department

A chemical company executive asks a new public health department employee about obtaining a permit to build a new factory. Which employee statement would be the biggest cause for concern?

A) "If your operation employs fewer than 20 employees, you will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit."
B) "Granting permits is a mechanism for controlling pollution by regulating the operations and procedures of a facility."
C) "This process may take a long time because your plans will need to be studied by engineers and other specialists."
D) "You will need to submit an application detailing how your factory will operate."