What Is the Importance of the Clean Air Act of 1990

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the Clean Air Act of 1990?

• A) Under this act, the EPA distributes pollution allowances to electricity producers.
• B) Under this act, the EPA sets the maximum amount of pollution that each firm may emit.
• C) The act lists the pollutants that are deemed harmful to the environment.
• D) The act delineates which firms are allowed to emit more than 1 ton of sulfur dioxide.

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Definitions:

Indirect Lobbying

The act of influencing public decision-making through methods other than direct contact with legislators or officials, often involving public campaigns or mobilizing interest groups.

Arbitrator

An independent third party who is appointed to settle disputes or conflicts between parties, making a decision that is usually binding.

Mediator

A neutral third party who assists in resolving a dispute or conflict through dialogue and negotiation without taking sides.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations, introducing stringent requirements for corporate governance and financial practices.