Engineers in Public Service as Members, Advisors, or Employees of a Governmental

question 13

True/False

Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees of a governmental or quasi- governmental body or department may articipate in decisions with respect to services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private or public engineering practice as long as such decisions do not involve technical engineering matters for which they do not

Understand the distinction between point source and nonpoint source pollution.

Recognize the efficacy and limitations of private tort actions in environmental protection.

Identify the evolution of responsibility for air pollution control between states and the federal government.

Comprehend the legal principles governing nuisance suits and liability in environmental law.

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Definitions:

Graphic Rating Scale

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