CSC Environmental Regulations & Policy 2

Question 1

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which action is EPA authorized to take when a chemical poses an unreasonable risk?

Accepted Answer

Restrict or ban the chemical's manufacture or use

Answer

TSCA gives EPA authority to restrict, limit, or ban chemicals found to present unreasonable risk to health or the environment.

Question 2

Which federal law requires facilities that release toxic chemicals above threshold quantities to report those releases to the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)?

Accepted Answer

EPCRA

Answer

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 established the TRI reporting requirement.

Question 3

A company discovers contamination at an abandoned industrial site it recently purchased. Under CERCLA, the company may avoid liability by proving it qualifies as which type of party?

Accepted Answer

A bona fide prospective purchaser

Answer

CERCLA's bona fide prospective purchaser defense protects buyers who conducted proper due diligence before purchase and comply with ongoing obligations.

Question 4

Which provision of the Clean Air Act requires major stationary sources in nonattainment areas to install pollution controls representing the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER)?

Accepted Answer

New Source Review (NSR) – Nonattainment

Answer

NSR in nonattainment areas requires major new or modified sources to meet LAER and obtain emission offsets.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under NEPA?

Accepted Answer

It discloses significant environmental impacts and considers alternatives for major federal actions

Answer

An EIS is a disclosure document that analyzes significant environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives, informing federal decision-making.

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CSC Environmental Regulations & Policy 2