The next time you drink from a drinking water fountain or buy a bottle of water, what are your expectations about the safety of the water? Who, exactly, would be responsible for fulfilling these expectations?
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In the United States, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is responsible for setting standards for municipal tap water drinking water supplies. However the local water municipality is responsible for compliance with those regulations. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for water quality in bottled water.
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Match each item with a statement below.
A. Those few things that must go well to ensure success for a manager or an organization B. A federal agency most specifically organized to handle crises involving threats to the safety of U.S. citizens C. A federal agency that advises on building codes and flood plain management D. Responsible for investigating crimes related to financial securities E. Mission is "...and to enforce the criminal laws of the United States." F. Elite police officers with training in special weapons and tactics G. Represents standards-setting organizations from 163 nations H. An organization with the motto "Advancing Security Worldwide" I. Considered by many the father of many of the international standards
Describe the making of orthographic sketches.
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The suction pressure on a split AC system that is running with an excessive evaporator heat load:
A) Will most likely pull into a vacuum. B) Will be higher than normal. C) Will be lower than normal. D) Is not affected by the load.
How many revolutions of a two-stroke crankshaft are needed to produce a power stroke?
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