Question 1

Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides.For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

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The acceptable level of risk for developing cancer from exposure to pesticides is typically one-in-a-million, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that for every one million people exposed to the pesticide, no more than one person should develop cancer as a result of that exposure.

Question 2

Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act), Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

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Question 3

Resource Mining Company's (RMC)complex spews smoke and odors.The site features its own rail system, and trucks enter and exit the complex night and day.Sam and other residents of an adjacent neighborhood can feel the vibrations of the trains and trucks, and suffer other effects from RMC's operations.Sam and others file a suit against RMC.Why might the court rule in favor of RMC

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Question 4

Before being transported, hazardous waste generated by Xtreme Industries, Inc., must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

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Question 5

Petro Industries, Inc., operates an oil refinery near Quigley River, which flows into Royal Lake.Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in

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Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in both penalties and damages, as it can harm the environment and wildlife, as well as violate environmental regulations.

Question 6

Industry Processes Corporation generates solid waste considered hazardous.Industry labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site.Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, this is most likely

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Question 7

ChemiCorp, Inc., makes and sells pesticides.If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, especially if a substance is identified as harmful and poses an imminent risk.

Question 8

Odiferous Waste Company is a subsidiary of Precarious Investments, Inc.Odiferous operates a hazardous waste disposal site.QuikChem Corporation is one of many parties who generate waste disposed of at the site.Odiferous borrows money from Regal Bank, which takes over the site when Odiferous goes bankrupt.The Environmental Protection Agency discovers a leak at the site.Can any of these private parties be forced to pay for the clean up If so, who

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Question 9

Metro City operates its own municipal public drinking water system for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of pollutants.Metro does not use any equipment to meet these standards.With regard to any contamination of the water, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, this is most likely

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Regardless of whether or not Metro sets the standards or uses equipment, the Safe Drinking Water Act establishes specific maximum levels of pollutants that must be met. If the water is contaminated above those levels, it is a violation of the law.

Question 10

Remote Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility.Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, Remote sells the property to Serene Developers, Inc.If there is a release, Remote is most likely

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Liability for hazardous waste cleanup and any resulting harm typically falls on the current owner or operator of the site. However, previous owners or operators can still be held liable under certain circumstances, including if they knew or should have known about the hazardous conditions on the property and failed to disclose them to the subsequent purchaser. Therefore, Remote could still be held liable for any releases that occur after the sale to Serene Developers, Inc.

Question 11

Hi-Yield Agriculture, Inc., makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure.This substance must be

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The pesticide must be registered before it is sold, indicating that it has undergone testing for safety and efficacy, including evaluation of potential risks to human health. This ensures that the product can be used safely if instructions are followed properly. The other options do not address the need for proper registration and regulation.

Question 12

Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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Little must send an annual statement to every household that it supplies with water describing the source of the water, any contaminants, and health concerns. This information is important for customers to know about the quality and safety of their drinking water. It is not necessary for Little to disclose its financial situation, other businesses it is involved in, or parties who might be held liable if pollution problems arise.

Quiz 22: Environmental Law