Texts: True or False, and explain why.
1. In 1990, Title IV set up trading markets for NOx.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is true as Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 did establish trading markets for nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.
2. It is 1980, and you are adding a new factory in an attainment area. What permit, in addition to NSPS, do you need to attain?
Answer: [No answer provided]
3. When the EPA drafted the RACTs for coal, they overlooked clean versus dirty coal.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is true as the EPA did overlook the distinction between clean and dirty coal when drafting the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) standards for coal.
4. The EPA has steadily met the 8-year review for criteria pollutants.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is true as the EPA has consistently conducted 8-year reviews for criteria pollutants as required by the Clean Air Act.
5. The AQCRs were first established by the Clean Air Act and do not cross state borders.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is false as the Air Quality Control Regions (AQCRs) were not established by the Clean Air Act. Additionally, AQCRs can cross state borders.
6. NAAQS are set so which groups are safe? Children, Elderly, Sensitive receptors, The infirm, Pets
Answer: [No answer provided]
7. NAAQS are to protect to an "adequate margin of safety" defined in the law as Less than 1 in 100,000 risk of mortality from exposure, Not defined in the law, So safe that any random citizen will not fear exposure, Safer than an exposure to the average danger of daily life
Answer: [No answer provided]
8. The 1970 CAA called for meeting primary standards in A reasonable time, 3 to 5 years when the technology was developed, In an average lifetime
Answer: [No answer provided]
9. Which criteria pollutant has seen the most tightening of the standard since 1970? CO, PM10, Lead, SO2, O3
Answer: [No answer provided]
10. The CAA's primary standards are to protect health and welfare.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is true as the primary standards set by the Clean Air Act are intended to protect both public health and welfare.
11. EPA will not approve a SIP that includes highly speculative pollution-reducing sponges that will suck up NOx.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is true as the EPA is unlikely to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) that includes highly speculative pollution-reducing technologies without sufficient evidence of their effectiveness.
