Megan Owns a Manufacturing Business in a Nonattainment Area Under

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Essay

Megan owns a manufacturing business in a nonattainment area under federal air pollution law. She wishes to triple the size of the manufacturing operation using land she just purchased next to her current location. What must Megan demonstrate in order to secure a permit to operate in the nonattainment area?

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Definitions:

Learning Curve

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Liability of Foreignness

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Nonequity Modes

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