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Environmental Laws and Real Estate

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Which federal law regulates the disposal of hazardous waste?

  1. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  2. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  3. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

  4. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RCRA is the primary federal law that regulates the disposal of hazardous waste.

What is the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

  1. To protect the environment from the adverse effects of federal actions

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To ensure the safety of drinking water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NEPA is a federal law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of their actions and to take steps to minimize those impacts.

Which federal law regulates the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States?

  1. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CWA is the primary federal law that regulates the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States.

What is the purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?

  1. To protect endangered and threatened species

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To ensure the safety of drinking water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ESA is a federal law that protects endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

Which federal law regulates the emission of air pollutants?

  1. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CAA is the primary federal law that regulates the emission of air pollutants.

What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)?

  1. To clean up hazardous waste sites

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To ensure the safety of drinking water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CERCLA is a federal law that provides for the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

Which federal law regulates the use of pesticides?

  1. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FIFRA is the primary federal law that regulates the use of pesticides.

What is the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

  1. To regulate the manufacture, distribution, and use of toxic substances

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To ensure the safety of drinking water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

TSCA is a federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and use of toxic substances.

Which federal law regulates the management of solid waste?

  1. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  2. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  3. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

  4. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RCRA is the primary federal law that regulates the management of solid waste.

What is the purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)?

  1. To ensure the safety of drinking water

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To protect endangered and threatened species

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SDWA is a federal law that ensures the safety of drinking water.

Which federal law regulates the use of lead-based paint?

  1. The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (LBPPA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LBPPA is a federal law that regulates the use of lead-based paint.

What is the purpose of the Brownfields Revitalization Act (BRA)?

  1. To promote the redevelopment of brownfields

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To protect endangered and threatened species

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BRA is a federal law that promotes the redevelopment of brownfields.

Which federal law regulates the use of asbestos?

  1. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AHERA is a federal law that regulates the use of asbestos.

What is the purpose of the Radon Gas and Indoor Air Quality Research Act (RIAQRA)?

  1. To promote research on radon gas and indoor air quality

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To regulate the use of natural resources

  4. To protect endangered and threatened species

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The RIAQRA is a federal law that promotes research on radon gas and indoor air quality.

Which federal law regulates the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

  1. The Clean Air Act (CAA)

  2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  3. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  4. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CAA is the primary federal law that regulates the use of CFCs.

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