Premise:
"Absent changes to the Act, EPA and states will be forced to follow the same approach in future regulations."
Hypothesis: The EPA will not be forced to do anything, regardless of any changes to the Act.

no

Premise:
"In accordance with their prearranged plan, she never spoke to Alfred Inglethorp. "
Hypothesis: She did not contact Alfred Inglethorp.

yes

Premise:
"At last I do."
Hypothesis: I still do not.
no