AARC Environmental Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, what is the maximum accumulation time for hazardous waste at a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) facility before it must be shipped offsite?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

180 days

Answer

270 days

Question 2

Which federal law governs the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and establishes the Superfund program?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA

Answer

RCRA

Answer

TSCA

Answer

EPCRA

Question 3

An auto recycler discovers a transformer on a vehicle that may contain PCBs. Under TSCA regulations, PCB-containing equipment with concentrations above what level requires special handling?

Accepted Answer

50 ppm

Answer

1 ppm

Answer

500 ppm

Answer

5,000 ppm

Question 4

Which section of the Clean Air Act requires auto recyclers to properly manage refrigerants to prevent their release into the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Section 608

Answer

Section 112

Answer

Section 202

Answer

Section 612

Question 5

A recycling facility generates used oil from vehicle draining operations. Under EPA regulations, used oil that has not been mixed with listed hazardous waste is managed under:

Accepted Answer

40 CFR Part 279 as used oil

Answer

40 CFR Part 261 as hazardous waste

Answer

CERCLA Subtitle C

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910

Question 6

Storm water discharges from auto recycling facilities that disturb one or more acres of land typically require coverage under which permit type?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Industrial General Permit

Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit

Answer

Safe Drinking Water Act permit

Answer

RCRA permit

Question 7

Under EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, which threshold triggers the requirement for a facility to prepare an SPCC plan?

Accepted Answer

Total aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons

Answer

Total aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 5,000 gallons

Answer

Any single tank holding more than 500 gallons

Answer

Any amount of oil stored within 100 feet of a waterway