Preview Questions Environmental Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of the public in the EIA process?

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Public participation is not necessary, as decisions are made solely by technical experts

The public can veto projects but cannot suggest alternative mitigation measures

The public is only involved in the EIA process after the project is completed

The public is provided with opportunities for input, especially during scoping and review stages

Question 2: How does the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulate emissions from motor vehicles?

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It regulates only emissions from vehicles in commercial fleets, not private vehicles

It mandates that all vehicles be electric by 2030 to reduce emissions

It allows vehicles to exceed emissions limits if they are regularly inspected

It sets emissions standards for new vehicles and requires states to adopt programs to reduce vehicle emissions

Question 3: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), how are National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established and enforced?

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The NAAQS are set by state environmental agencies, not the federal government

The EPA sets and revises NAAQS based on health data and enforces compliance through state implementation plans

The EPA provides guidelines for state enforcement but does not set air quality standards

The EPA requires companies to voluntarily comply with NAAQS without enforcement

Question 4: How does the "no-action alternative" function in an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

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It is used to justify why a project should not proceed based on lack of need

It represents the worst-case scenario for environmental impact

It is used as a baseline to compare the environmental effects of the proposed project against the scenario where the project does not occur

It assesses the environmental impacts of abandoning a project mid-way

Question 5: What is the function of "environmental impact assessments" (EIAs) in the development of new policies?

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EIAs assess the potential effects of proposed policies or projects on the environment and help inform decisions about their implementation

EIAs focus solely on the economic benefits of proposed policies rather than the environmental impact

EIAs are only required for large-scale infrastructure projects, not for policy development

EIAs are used only to evaluate specific types of environmental damage, such as air pollution

Question 6: What are the "consequences" for failing to comply with the "Clean Air Act" (CAA), and how should an Environmental Lawyer advise a client on potential penalties and defenses?

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Non-compliance under the CAA can result in automatic suspension of operations

There are no penalties for non-compliance under the CAA

Failure to comply with the CAA can result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines and injunctive actions; the lawyer should advise on defenses such as economic hardship or best efforts

The CAA only imposes penalties on public sector employers