Chapter 24.5 Homework (BA 325)

potentially responsible party (PRP)

A party liable for the costs of cleaning up a hazardous waste-disposal site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

environment impact statement (EIS)

- a formal analysis required for any major federal action that will significantly affect the quality of the environment to determine the action's impact and explore alternatives - must analyze the following: (1) the impact the action will have on the environment; (2) any adverse effects on the environment and alternative actions that might be taken; (3) irreversible effects the action might generate

toxic tort

A civil wrong arising from exposure to a toxic substance, such as asbestos, radiation, or hazardous waste.

nuisance

A common law doctrine under which persons may be held liable for using their property in a manner that unreasonably interferes with others' rights to use or enjoy their own property.

When the Environment Protection Agency increases its clean water requirements through new regulations, existing factories must immediately install "best available control technology" to limit pollution. True False

False

According to Superfund rules, a person who generated only a fraction of the hazardous waste can be held liable for all of the cleanup costs. False True

True

An environmental impact statement includes a formal analysis of the impact of any major federal action that will significantly affect the environment. True False

True

Because point-source water pollution control is based on a permit system, the permits are the key to enforcement. False True

True

Because the government knows CO2 pollution causes climate change, a young generation might succeed in a suit alleging that by failing to address this cause the government is violating their constitutional rights. True False

True

The Environment Protection Agency regulates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. False True

True

The Environment Protection Agency regulates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. False True

True

To minimize potential liability under Superfund, a business can conduct its own regular environmental compliance audits of its operations. False True

True

To obtain relief under the nuisance doctrine, a property owner may have to identify a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public. False True

True

Ultrahazard Corporation transports radioactive materials. Vince, an Ultrahazard employee, is diagnosed with radiation sickness after exposure to the materials. Vince's suit against Ultrahazard to recover for the injury is a hazardous substance response. a nuisance. an environmental impact statement. a toxic tort.

a toxic tort.

Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, the company sells the property to Eager Developers Inc. If there is a release, the seller is most likely not liable because the company was concerned about the release. not liable because the site was sold before the release. not liable because the company no longer operates the facility. liable.

liable.

Hi-Yield, Inc., makes an herbicide with a risk to people of developing cancer from exposure. By law, this substance must be taken off the market and placed in temporary storage. disposed of before anyone develops cancer. used only in a way that avoids exposure to people. registered before it is sold.

registered before it is sold.

Ski Resort Inc. wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is voluntary. unnecessary. prohibited. required.

required.