Clean Wash Inc

question 55

Multiple Choice

Clean Wash Inc. operates a chain of car washes throughout the United States. The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

• A)Congress.
• B)federal and state regulatory agencies.
• C)local chambers of commerce.
• D)local police departments.

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