Asked by Pavlog Pawluk on Jun 01, 2024

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To penalize those for whom it is more cost-effective to violate the Clean Air Act than to comply with it, the EPA is authorized to obtain a penalty equal to the violator's

A) annual profits.
B) economic benefits from noncompliance.
C) annual net profits.
D) economic return on investment.

Economic Benefits

Financial gains or advantages received as a result of specific actions, investments, or decisions.

Noncompliance

Failure or refusal to act in accordance with a law, regulation, or set of standards.

  • Discern and grasp the implications of not following environmental statutes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The EPA is authorized to obtain a penalty equal to the violator's economic benefits from noncompliance. This approach ensures that violators do not profit from failing to adhere to the Clean Air Act, making compliance a more attractive option than violation.