Asked by Elizabeth Steinke on May 06, 2024
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EPA regulates underground storage tanks,such as those used for gasoline.
Underground Storage Tanks
Tanks and any underground piping connected to the tanks that are used to store substances such as petroleum and hazardous substances underground.
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency is a U.S. federal agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment through the regulation of pollutants and enforcement of environmental laws.
Gasoline
A refined petroleum product used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.
- Identify the laws designed to regulate hazardous waste and control toxic substances.
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Victoria BranchMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
In 1984,Congress directed that EPA also regulate underground product storage tanks such as gasoline tanks to prevent and respond to leaks that might contaminate underground water.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the laws designed to regulate hazardous waste and control toxic substances.