CEA CEA Environmental Law & Enforcement

Question 1

Which U.S. law grants citizens the right to sue polluters and the EPA for failure to enforce environmental standards?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act citizen suit provision

Answer

Administrative Procedure Act

Answer

Freedom of Information Act

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National Environmental Policy Act

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

Accepted Answer

To require federal agencies to assess environmental impacts before major actions

Answer

To set air quality standards

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To regulate hazardous waste disposal

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To establish water quality criteria

Question 3

Under CERCLA, what term describes the parties who can be held liable for cleanup costs at contaminated sites?

Accepted Answer

Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)

Answer

Regulated entities

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Permittees

Answer

Responsible corporate officers

Question 4

What enforcement tool allows EPA to issue legally binding compliance schedules without going to court?

Accepted Answer

Administrative Order on Consent (AOC)

Answer

Consent Decree

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Notice of Violation

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Criminal Referral

Question 5

Which Clean Air Act program requires major stationary sources to obtain an operating permit that consolidates all air compliance requirements?

Accepted Answer

Title V Operating Permit Program

Answer

New Source Review

Answer

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration

Question 6

What is the statute of limitations for bringing a civil enforcement action under most federal environmental laws?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

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10 years

Answer

3 years