The 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act

question 20

Multiple Choice

The 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act:

• A)brought in civil penalties for violating the law-a minimum of $2,500 for a first offense up to $50,000 per day and two years in prison for subsequent violations.
• B)state that any dredging or filling activity in a wetland that is part of the navigable waters of the United States requires a permit before the activity can be commenced.
• C)require the availability of oxygenated fuels in specified areas of the country that are having difficulty meeting the air quality limits at least part of the year.
• D)require electricity-generating facilities to build tall smokestacks so that emissions were dispersed over a broader area.

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