Under the Clean Water Act, the Primary Responsibility for Preventing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Under the Clean Water Act, the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing, and eliminating water pollution lies with:

• A) international agencies.
• B) the federal government.
• C) the Environmental Protection Agency.
• D) the states.

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