Question

question 1
5 pts
joe is a chemical engineer whose plant discharges heavy metals into the local river. by the test authorized by the city government, the amount of heavy metals is under the legal limit imposed by the city. by a new and more accurate test, the discharge is above the legal limit, i.e., the discharge is a violation of environmental rules. joe argues with his manager that the plant should reduce its discharges to comply with the newer and more accurate test. the case contains a factual issue insofar as:
the issue is how joe should balance his obligations to his employer against his obligations to the health of the city residents
the issue is whether present emissions should be considered a \violation\ of city regulations
the issue is whether the heavy metals presently emitted by the plant pose a threat to the health of the community.
the issue is how \violation\ should be defined.

Explanation:

A factual issue centers on verifiable, objective facts rather than value judgments or definitions. The question of whether current emissions violate city regulations hinges on which test (authorized vs. new accurate one) is legally recognized to measure compliance, a factual determination of the discharge's legal status. The other options involve ethical balancing, health risk assessment (which may involve scientific but not direct regulatory factual violation), or definitional debates, not core factual violation status.

Answer:

B. The issue is whether present emissions should be considered a "violation" of city regulations