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Kamila [148]
3 years ago
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Which of the following methods of handling solid wastes os against the law in the United States?

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1 answer:
Margaret [11]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

C) Dumping the materials in the open ocean

Explanation:

United States have introduced the <u>Ocean Dumping Ban Act in 1988</u>, which <u>made it illegal to handle solid waste as well as any industrial waste and sewage by dumping it into the open ocean</u>.

The law became applicable starting from December 31, 1991. Meanwhile, there are several clauses that allow such actions, and provide possibility to pay penalties in certain cases.

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