Question

Phil's Corner Mart is a convenience store and gasoline station. A representative from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just notified Phil that there is some leakage from his underground gasoline storage tanks. The EPA representative explains to Phil that he will be issuing a citation for violation of federal environmental laws and that Phil could be liable for clean-up costs and penalties. Which of the following statements is true? a. The EPA promulgates USC provisions. b. Phil is facing civil penalties for the violation. c. Phil has been charged with violation of a state statute. d. Phil has been charged with a crime.

Answer 1

The correct answer is b. Phil is facing civil penalties for the violation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (better known by the acronym EPA) is an agency of the federal government of the United States responsible for protecting human health and protecting the environment: air, water and soil.

You can also see the acronym USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency). It comprises about 18,000 employees through its headquarters, 10 regional offices and 17 laboratories located throughout the nation. The EPA began operations on December 2, 1970, when it was established by then President Richard Nixon. The agency is directed by an administrator appointed by the president. The EPA is not a cabinet agency, but it is customary to grant the administrator that rank. The current administrator is Scott Pruitt, appointed to the post by President Donald Trump in December 2016 and confirmed by the Senate on February 17, 2017.