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C. Requirement States preserve all endangered species by protecting their habitat D. Requirement States to enforce all federal environmental laws 47.Where were/are most of the wastes from cleanup of contaminated radioactive wastes, esp. the Plutonium, from the Nuclear Weapon Complex sites disposed of (Hint: it was a test facility before being converted into a disposal site) A. Yucca Mountain Repository, Nevada B. Johnston Atoll Facility, Hawaiian (Outer Islands) C. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), New Medico D. Hanford Reservation, Washingtorn E. The Mound, Ohio 48.Under the initial framework for creating disposal LLRW disposal facilities States could "go it alone" or join into: A. Communes B. Corporations C. Compacts D. Confederations E. Confabs 49.Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, wellhead protection deals primarily with source aquifers A. Artesian B. Contaminated C. Pristine D. Solo E. Sole 50.Because of NY v. U.S., States could not be compelled to develop disposal facilities. What attracted private sector firms to step up and create disposal facilities? A. Funds collected for the purpose by the federal government through waste surcharges B. Civic mindedness C. Lack of other opportunities in the Great Recession D. Withholding permits from other activities until they agreed E. Eminent domain 51.What is the only U.S. State, Commonwealth or Territory that does not have an active Coastal Zone Management Plan? A. Ohio B. Michigan C. Texas D. Florida E. Alaska

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47. Answer is D. Hanford reservation.

The Hanford site in Washington State over Columbia river has largest quantity of plutonium wastes. Established in 1943 as part of Manhattan Project the site was home to B reactor, first full scale plutonium production reactor in the world.

48. Answer is c.compacts

LowLevel Radiocative Wastes consists of gloves, protective clothing, glass and plastic lab supplies, machine parts and tools, disposable medicines that may have come in contact with radiocative material.

Congress passed the LLRW policy act of 1985 which established that States either alone or in regional compacts was responsible for disposing LLRW generated within its boundaries.

49. Answer is b.contaminated

The SWDA was passed in 1974 . The purpose of the program is to protect public water supply wells from sources of contamination.

50. Answer is A

58. answer is b. Aesthetic qualities

Aesthetic contamonation is which is not usually harmful to health but affect taste and look of water and may therefore be considered undrinkable by some people.

59. Answer is d maximum contaminant level. It is the highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.

55. Answer is c.estuaries

National Estuaries Research Reserves

57. Answer is d.public water systems

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