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

The Clean Water Act's citizen suit provision (Section 505) allows individuals and organizations to sue polluters or the EPA for enforcement failures.

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

NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate the environmental consequences of proposed major federal actions through Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) or Environmental Assessments (EA).

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

CERCLA uses the term 'Potentially Responsible Parties' (PRPs) to identify owners, operators, generators, and transporters who may be liable for Superfund site cleanup.

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

An Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) is a binding agreement between EPA and a party that sets cleanup or compliance obligations without requiring court action.

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

The Title V Operating Permit Program requires major sources to obtain comprehensive permits that incorporate all applicable Clean Air Act requirements in one document.

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CEA CEA Environmental Law & Enforcement