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 of the following employee statements, overheard by the CHN, 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."