Banes and Co. is spread over an area of 1,500 acre complex in Baytown consisting of an oil refinery and two petrochemical plants. The refinery produces over 200,000 barrels per day. Residential neighborhoods are within a mile downwind from each facility, and almost 15,000 people live within three miles of the oil giant's facility. It releases gases over 3.5 million pounds of sulfur dioxide, 6 million pounds of carbon monoxide, 2 million pounds of volatile organic compounds, 275,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 60,000 pounds of 1,3-butadiene, and 35,000 pounds of benzene. It violates the standards established by the federal authorities. Which Act does Banes violate?

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The Answer of Banes and Co. is spread over an area of 1,500 acre complex in Baytown consisting of an oil refinery and two petrochemical plants. The refinery produces over 200,000 barrels per day. Residential neighborhoods are within a mile downwind from each facility, and almost 15,000 people live within three miles of the oil giant's facility. It releases gases over 3.5 million pounds of sulfur dioxide, 6 million pounds of carbon monoxide, 2 million pounds of volatile organic compounds, 275,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 60,000 pounds of 1,3-butadiene, and 35,000 pounds of benzene. It violates the standards established by the federal authorities. Which Act does Banes violate?