Water Power Corporation Wants to Begin Operations That Include the Discharge

question 48

Multiple Choice

Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, the company must install certain equipment

• A)with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.
• B)before beginning operations.
• C)only on a voluntary basis.
• D)only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.

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