CAP Environmental Law & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, which regulatory mechanism specifically requires major stationary sources in non-attainment areas to install the most stringent emission controls?

Accepted Answer

Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER)

Answer

LAER applies in non-attainment areas and is more stringent than BACT, requiring the lowest emission rate achieved by similar sources regardless of cost.

Question 2

The Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allows developed countries to meet emission targets by funding projects in which type of nations?

Accepted Answer

Developing (non-Annex I) countries

Answer

CDM enables Annex I countries to invest in emission-reduction projects in non-Annex I (developing) countries and claim the resulting credits.

Question 3

Which U.S. executive order first directed federal agencies to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and set sustainability goals?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 13514

Answer

Executive Order 13514 (2009) set the first comprehensive GHG reduction targets for federal agencies, requiring them to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Question 4

Under California's Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), which agency is primarily responsible for implementing the state's cap-and-trade program?

Accepted Answer

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Answer

CARB is designated as the lead agency under AB 32 and administers California's cap-and-trade program.

Question 5

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Phase IV (2021–2030) introduced the Innovation Fund, which is primarily financed through revenues from auctioning how many allowances?

Accepted Answer

400 million

Answer

The Innovation Fund is financed by auctioning approximately 400 million EU ETS allowances over 2020–2030 to support low-carbon technology deployment.

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CAP Environmental Law & Regulations 2