Government Powers and Control of Land-Use

Ben would like to construct a restaurant on a parcel of land. This particular parcel is not zoned for commercial use. Ben should go to the city and seek a(n):

• encroachment

• exemption

• deferrence

• use variance

Which of these environmental protection laws gives the EPA "cradle-to-grave" authority to track hazardous waste?

• the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

• The Clean Water Act (CWA)

• The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• The Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Which of these is a detailed written statement required by the National Environmental Policy Act for a proposed major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment?

• plot plan

• home inspection report

• specifications

• environmental impact statement

Rachel bought a piece of land to build a house on that is very narrow on one side. Because of that, to fit the house in, she wants to build with a 10' set back instead of the 15' setback specified by the zoning ordinances in her area. What does she need to do in order to allow this?

• use variance

• area variance

• a permit from the Landmarks Preservation Commission

• a special use permit

Which of these zoning concepts attempts to ensure that all of the buildings in a particular area have the same general look and style?

• incentive zoning

• floating zoning

• aesthetic zoning

• cluster zoning

Which of these zoning concepts originally designates a zone for a particular development, but puts in a provision that it can be used for something else upon approval by zoning board?

• incentive zoning

• floating zoning

• aesthetic zoning

• cluster zoning

Which of these zoning concepts creates more density to allow more affordable housing with more green space?

• incentive zoning

• floating zoning

• aesthetic zoning

• cluster zoning

The Safe Drinking Act is a federal law that does what?

• protects people and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution

• protects broad federal authority to respond directly to releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment

• protects public drinking water supplies by instituting standards for drinking water quality

• amends CERCLA, designates more money to the Superfund trust, and establishes new environmental laws and regulations

Which act amended CERCLA, designated more money to the Superfund trust, and established new environmental laws and regulations

• the CERCLA II Act

• SARA (Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act)

• NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act)

• SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act)

Property owner John illegally disposes of toxic waste by burying it underneath his property. The chemicals leak into the nearby lake and contaminate the water. The EPA can order John to take responsibility for the cleanup under what law?

• CERCLA

• Title X

• Clean Air Act

• RESPA