Asked by Shalini Ballur on May 21, 2024

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Which of the following is true of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act?

A) Failure to comply with its regulations incurs civil penalties,but not criminal penalties.
B) It gives the federal government and the states the authority to regulate facilities that generate,treat,store,and dispose of hazardous waste.
C) It focuses on cleaning up past disposal sites threatening public health and the environment.
D) Its programs are centrally coordinated and administered directly by the central government.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

A United States federal law that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, aimed at conserving resources and ensuring proper waste recovery.

Hazardous Waste

Describes waste materials that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

  • Understand the consequences and processes associated with environmental regulations concerning waste management and disposal.
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Arsany AboudaMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)provides the federal government and the states with the authority to regulate facilities that generate,treat,store,and dispose of hazardous waste.