Environmental Regulations & Policy Flashcards
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The EU Taxonomy Regulation classifies economic activities as environmentally sustainable based on which foundational requirement?
Answer: Activities must substantially contribute to at least one environmental objective and do no significant harm (DNSH) to others
EU Taxonomy requires substantial contribution to one of six environmental objectives while meeting DNSH criteria for the remaining five and minimum social safeguards.
Which of the following correctly describes the function of a 'bubble policy' concept in air quality regulation?
Answer: Placing a regulatory cap over an entire facility, allowing emissions trading among its internal sources
The bubble policy treats all emission sources within a facility as one 'bubble,' allowing internal trading to achieve the same total emissions limit cost-effectively.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which document is prepared when it is unclear whether a proposed federal action will significantly affect the environment?
Answer: Environmental Assessment (EA)
An EA is a concise analysis used to determine whether a full EIS is required; if no significant impact is found, a FONSI is issued.
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) requires parties to:
Answer: Eliminate or restrict production and use of intentionally produced POPs and manage releases
The Stockholm Convention targets intentional POPs (Annex A/B) and unintentional releases (Annex C) for elimination, restriction, or minimization.
A sustainability consultant advising on chemical facility compliance recommends developing a Risk Management Plan (RMP). Under which U.S. law is this required?
Answer: Clean Air Act Section 112(r)
CAA Section 112(r) requires facilities handling regulated substances above threshold quantities to develop and submit an RMP to EPA.
Which mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol allowed developed countries to earn emission reduction credits by investing in clean development projects in developing nations?
Answer: Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
The CDM enabled Annex I countries to fund emission reduction projects in non-Annex I (developing) countries and earn Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).
Which international framework requires large companies to disclose risks related to climate change across governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics categories?
Answer: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
TCFD provides a voluntary framework for climate-related financial risk disclosure organized around four thematic pillars: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets.