True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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Environmental law is new.
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2.
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Common law doctrines no longer apply against polluters.
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3.
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An
individual can not file a "private" nuisance suit against a firm that pollutes the
environment.
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4.
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Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are strictly liable for any
injuries.
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5.
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Only
the government can enforce most federal environmental laws.
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6.
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Local
governments control some aspects of the environment.
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7.
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The
Environmental Protection Agency is the only federal agency with the authority to regulate specific
environmental matters.
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8.
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An
environmental impact statement is required for federal government projects only.
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9.
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State
agencies have the primary responsibility for preventing air pollution.
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10.
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Pollution-control standards generally do not change.
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11.
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The
same standards for air quality apply to sources of pollution in clean areas and sources in polluted
areas.
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12.
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Violators of emission standards under the Clean Air Act may be subject to civil
penalties.
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13.
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Violators of emission standards under the Clean Air Act may be subject to
criminal penalties.
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14.
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A new
source of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning
operations.
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15.
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Under
no circumstances can any waste be discharged into navigable waters.
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16.
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State
or local governments set pollutant standards for most sources of drinking water.
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17.
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Once
certified, a pesticide may be used in unlimited quantities on food crops.
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18.
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The
Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate toxic substances.
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19.
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If
the government undertakes clean-up operations at a waste disposal site, only the site's current owner
or operator must contribute to the cost.
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20.
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If
the government undertakes clean-up operations at a waste disposal site, all parties associated with
the site are free of any clean-up costs.
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