In Phase I of the Water Pollution Control Act of 1972

question 7

Multiple Choice

In Phase I of the Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, the EPA set emission standards based on _________________________.

• A) BPTs, best practicable technology
• B) BATs, best available technology
• C) BCT, best conventional technology
• D) TBES, technology based effluent standards

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