$[8$:$23$ PM$,4/23/2024]$ Vinicia: A cement manufacturing company $($BRICKLAYERS$)$ purchase a plot of land in Atlantic Gardens.

The want to be begin operations immediately and begin construction of their new plant. The

constant noise and smoke emissions affect the residents daily who complain that their peace and

quiet enjoyment is destroyed and further, the smoke and dust is posing serious heath issues for

some of the residents.

The operations manager for Bricklayers was approached by the community representative who

brought the complaint of the residents to his attention.

The OM in turn told the representative that they sought and was granted permission by EPA for

the erection of the cement plant in the said area. As far as the community representative knows the

EPA did not reach out to the community to carry out an impact assessment.

$1.$ What is the responsibility of EPA with regards to the community and the Company?

Rubric:

$[8$:$23$ PM$,4/23/2024]$ Vinicia: Identify the ethical issue$($s$)$

b$.$Which legislation if any was $/$were violated

c$.$State the prevailing ethical climate existing in the workplace, type of ethical management being displayed