Asked by Jobin Mathew on May 14, 2024
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In the case in the text,United States v.Ohio Edison Company,why did the court hold that the updates on the utility's equipment were subject to preconstruction review?
A) The projects were intended to increase hours of operation.
B) Even though the projects consisted of routine maintenance,there would be a substantial increase in emissions.
C) The projects cost $136.4 million.
D) The projects were not routine and they would result in a substantial increase in emissions.
Preconstruction Review
An assessment process conducted before the start of a construction project to ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
Utility's Equipment
The apparatus and devices owned by a utility company, used in the generation, transmission, and distribution of utilities like electricity, gas, and water.
- Comprehend the implications of court verdicts on environmental statutes.
Verified Answer
TH
Trang HoàngMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Given the actual goals placed on the construction projects by Ohio Edison,and the substantial increase in emissions certain to follow,the company was required to project future emissions.The purpose of the projects was to extend the lives of units built before 1970,not simply to perform routine preventative care on components of the units.Finally,all of the projects involved replacement of major components,which had never before been replaced on the particular units.As a result,the projects were not routine in any sense of the term,and could have been projected to significantly increase the emission of pollutants.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the implications of court verdicts on environmental statutes.