Which of the Following Is a Market-Based Approach to Controlling

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a market-based approach to controlling pollution?

• A) Government sales of tradable allowances to emit sulfur dioxide up to a certain maximum.
• B) A law requiring auto manufacturers to install catalytic converters to reduce carbon monoxide emissions below a certain level.
• C) A rule requiring municipalities to limit the amount of atrazine in their water supplies to one part per billion.
• D) A regulation banning the use of lead-based solder in household plumbing.

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Definitions:

Clean Water Act

A United States federal law aimed at reducing pollution in the nation's waterways and regulating the discharge of pollutants.

Environmental Assessment

An evaluation process that examines the environmental impact of a proposed project or action before proceeding.

Scoping

The process of determining and documenting the aims, objectives, and boundaries of a project, including what is and is not included in the work.

EIS

Environmental Impact Statement, a document prepared to describe the effects for proposed activities on the environment.