When We Compare the Monitoring and Enforcement Requirements Between Emissions

question 16

Multiple Choice

When we compare the monitoring and enforcement requirements between emissions charges programs and transferable discharge permits, it is clear that

• A) transferable discharge programs require more monitoring and enforcement efforts.
• B) emissions charge programs require more monitoring and enforcement efforts.
• C) there is little difference between the programs with regard to monitoring and enforcement.
• D) neither program requires centralized monitoring and enforcement.

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