Question

An environmental group wants to sink a ship off the coast to create an artificial reef. They find that they must get a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency in order to be allowed to do this. Which statement best describes why a permit would be required.
A. The environmental protection agency does not trust the environmentalists.
B. The environmental protection agency is trying to make money by selling the permits.
C. The environmental protection agency needs to inspect the ship and make sure it is safe before giving the ok.
D. The environmental protection agency uses permits to control the actions and beliefs of some environmental groups.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The environmental protection agency needs to inspect the ship and make sure it is safe before giving the OK.

Explanation:

• The EPA is an independent environmental agency of the united states environmental protection and operating since the 1970s, it has headquarters in Washington D.C and has 27 labs and is responsible for the environmental assessment research and education.  

• It maintains and enforces a variety of laws and standards in accordance with the state, tribal's and the local govt by monitoring and enforcing responsibility.

Answer 2

Answer:

The environmental protection agency needs to inspect the ship and make sure it is safe before giving the ok.

Explanation:

this agency is doing its job due to they have to be sure that this ship will be sure for the marine life.