CEP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act Section 404, which federal agency issues permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters?

Accepted Answer

Army Corps of Engineers

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EPA

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Fish and Wildlife Service

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NOAA

Question 2

Which NEPA document is appropriate when a federal agency is uncertain whether a proposed action will have significant environmental impacts?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Assessment

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Environmental Impact Statement

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Categorical Exclusion

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Finding of No Significant Impact

Question 3

The Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation process applies to actions that are:

Accepted Answer

Authorized, funded, or carried out by federal agencies

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Funded solely by state governments

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Located within designated wilderness areas

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Proposed by private landowners only

Question 4

What does the term 'ambient air quality standard' refer to under the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

Concentration limits for pollutants in outdoor air to protect public health

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Emission limits set for individual stationary sources

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Permitting thresholds for new industrial facilities

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Fuel content standards for mobile sources

Question 5

Under RCRA, what distinguishes a 'hazardous waste' from a 'solid waste'?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous waste poses substantial threats to human health or the environment due to specific characteristics or listing

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Hazardous waste must be liquid; solid waste must be solid or semi-solid

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Hazardous waste is regulated only at the state level

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Solid waste always contains recyclable materials

Question 6

Which regulatory concept requires a new major stationary source in a nonattainment area to obtain 'offsets' before receiving an air permit?

Accepted Answer

New Source Review — Nonattainment

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Prevention of Significant Deterioration

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Title V Operating Permit

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General Conformity Rule

Question 7

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) establishes liability for site cleanup that is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Strict, joint and several, and retroactive

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Fault-based, requiring proof of negligence

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Limited to current property owners only

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Applicable only to federal government facilities