The Disposal of Nonhazardous Solid Waste Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The disposal of nonhazardous solid waste is

• A)generally regulated by state law,but the federal government sets guidelines that must be followed.
• B)the only area of environmental concern that has yet to be regulated by federal action.
• C)completely governed by federal administrative law.
• D)currently the subject of great debate since the federal government has declared such activity falls under the Endangered Species Act and,therefore,a small annoying fly known to frequent landfills must be protected.

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