Regarding Sean's statement that any federal penalties are negligible, which of the following is accurate?

A) Sean is correct.
B) Sean is incorrect, and while incarceration may not be imposed under federal law, penalties are substantial including penalties of up to $5,000 per day.
C) Sean is incorrect, and while incarceration may not be imposed under federal law, knowingly endangering someone by violating the Clean Water Act can result in a criminal fine of up to $150,000 for an individual and $1 million for an organization.
D) Sean is incorrect, and while fines may not be imposed, any individual knowingly endangering someone while violating the Clean Water Act may face up to 10 years in prison.
E) Sean is incorrect, and both incarceration and fines may be imposed.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Sean is incorrect because both incarceration and fines can be imposed for violations of environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act. These laws are designed to protect water quality and can result in significant penalties for individuals and organizations that knowingly endanger public health or the environment.

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