CPL Environmental Impact Regulations 2

Question 1

Under CERCLA, which doctrine allows the government to recover cleanup costs from parties who owned a contaminated site at the time of disposal, even if they did not cause the contamination?

Accepted Answer

Strict liability

Answer

CERCLA imposes strict liability on potentially responsible parties regardless of fault or negligence.

Question 2

Which federal agency administers the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program under the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA administers the UIC program, which regulates injection wells to protect underground sources of drinking water.

Question 3

A landman discovers that a historical oil spill on a prospective lease tract was remediated 15 years ago. What is the most important due diligence step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a No Further Action letter from the relevant state agency

Answer

A No Further Action (NFA) letter from the state agency confirms regulatory closure and provides legal protection.

Question 4

Which provision of NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major federal actions significantly affecting the environment?

Accepted Answer

Section 102(2)(C)

Answer

NEPA Section 102(2)(C) mandates EIS preparation for major federal actions significantly affecting environmental quality.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'Phase II Environmental Site Assessment' in the context of oil and gas leasing?

Accepted Answer

To collect and analyze soil or groundwater samples to confirm or rule out suspected contamination

Answer

A Phase II ESA involves physical sampling and laboratory analysis to confirm whether contamination identified in Phase I actually exists.

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CPL Environmental Impact Regulations 2