Question

Toby is the commissioner of environmental matters for State X, the state with the cleanest air in the nation. U.S. Pollution Company wants to move into State X. Unfortunately, State X has had a severe economic downturn. Many of the citizens are ready to trade some environmental cleanliness for jobs. Toby is on the hot seat. The governor and others say that State X has done well and has always beaten all other states in meeting national ambient air quality standards. In fact, State X is so far in compliance that Pollution Company could operate for many years before there was a problem. What would you suggest to Toby regarding compliance with the Clean Air Act?

Answer 1

Answer:

- Toby should not disregard the Clean Air Act because it requires that air quality in those areas that meet the national ambient air quality standards not be allowed to deteriorate.

Explanation:

As per the given details, Toby should be suggested not to disregard the Clean Air Act as 'it needs that air quality in the areas meeting the national ambient air quality standards not be allowed to deteriorate.' Thus, Toby must take his decision regarding the movement of 'U.S. POllution Company' to state X accordingly as he can not let the quality of air that state X has managed for years to deteriorate and go against the compliance he has towards the 'Clean Air Act.' Some other options can be used to cope with the economic slowdown faced by the people of this state.