Environmental Laws and Regulations Exam

Which federal law was enacted in 1970 to regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources in the United States?

• Clean Water Act

• Clean Air Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

What is the main purpose of the Endangered Species Act?

• To regulate air pollution

• To protect species at risk of extinction

• To control toxic substances

• To manage solid waste

Which law requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions?

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Clean Air Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) primarily deals with:

• Air pollution control

• Water quality standards

• Hazardous waste management

• Wildlife protection

Which act gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authority to require reporting, record-keeping, and testing of chemical substances?

• Clean Water Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

• Endangered Species Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

Which of the following is a primary goal of the Clean Water Act?

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters

• To protect endangered species

• To regulate solid waste disposal

A factory is found to be releasing untreated wastewater into a nearby river. Which law is most likely being violated?

• Clean Air Act

• Clean Water Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

If a company wants to build a new highway through a forested area, which law requires them to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Clean Air Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

A chemical manufacturer must provide information about the risks of a new chemical before it is marketed. Which law enforces this requirement?

• Endangered Species Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

• Clean Water Act

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

A landfill is found to be leaking hazardous waste into the soil. Which federal law would regulate the cleanup and management of this site?

• Clean Air Act

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

• Endangered Species Act

• National Environmental Policy Act