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COURSE 1 CHAPTER 26What type of risk assessment estimates how much and in what ways exposures may
occur?
Contamination assessment
Groundwater assessment
Toxicity assessment
Exposure assessment - answer Exposure assessment
To meet NEPA requirements, federal agencies prepare a detailed statement known as
a Federal Regulation Agreement.
an Environmental Compliance Statement.
a National Protection Statement.
an Environmental Impact Statement. - answeran Environmental Impact Statement.
The Safe Drinking Water Act was originally passed by Congress in what year?
1922
1957
1974
1980 - answer1974
Who outlines the procedures for lead inspections?
ELS
RESPA
HUD
EPA - answerHUD
What is required if an action is determined to have possible significant adverse
environmental impacts?
An investigation
An environmental impact statement
An EPA inspection
An evaluation - answerAn environmental impact statement
In 1976 Congress regulated PCBs through the
Toxic Substances Control Act.
Product Safety Commission.
Council of Environmental Quality.
Residential Hazard Reduction Act. - answerToxic Substances Control Act.
How many common criteria pollutants has the EPA set air quality standards for?
2
, 10
6
12 - answer6
Approximately what percent of homes built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint?
20%
50%
90%
75% - answer75%
What agency sets forth rules and regulations, offers guidance, and enforces water
standards?
NEPA
SDWA
CERCLA
EPA - answerEPA
Who did Congress direct to publish regulations that would require owners and operators
of new tanks and tanks already in the ground to prevent, detect, and clean up releases?
HUD
The Superfund
CWA
The EPA - answerThe EPA
If phase I of an environmental assessment discloses the presence or release of
hazardous substances, what takes place in phase II?
Remediation
An investigation
Testing and evaluation
Management of the hazards - answerTesting and evaluation
What act regulates the nation's public drinking water supply?
NEPA
SDWA
EPA
EDWS - answerSDWA
Congress banned the installation of unprotected steel tanks and piping beginning in
what year?
1996
1974
1985
1922 - answer1985
What type of assessment addresses the potential of contaminants to cause harmful
effects in humans?
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