ACE Airport Environmental Management 2

Question 1

The primary purpose of an Environmental Assessment (EA) under NEPA is to:

Accepted Answer

Determine whether a federal action significantly affects the environment

Answer

An EA evaluates a proposed federal action's environmental impacts to decide whether a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required.

Question 2

Airports that conduct aircraft painting operations must manage waste that may be classified as hazardous due to the presence of:

Accepted Answer

Lead-based paint and solvents containing VOCs

Answer

Lead-based coatings and volatile organic compound solvents in aircraft paint operations generate hazardous waste requiring proper handling and disposal.

Question 3

Which FAA advisory circular provides guidance on sustainable airport planning, including energy, water, and waste management?

Accepted Answer

AC 150/5100-17

Answer

AC 150/5100-17 guides airports on incorporating sustainability into planning and construction, covering energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

Question 4

A Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) of 65 dB is the standard threshold above which the FAA considers residential land use to be:

Accepted Answer

Incompatible

Answer

FAA policy under Part 150 identifies residential areas exposed to DNL 65 dB or higher as incompatible with airport operations without mitigation.

Question 5

Contaminated soil and groundwater from historical jet fuel spills at an airport are typically remediated under oversight of the:

Accepted Answer

State environmental agency under EPA-delegated authority

Answer

Remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil and groundwater falls under state environmental agencies that administer cleanup programs, often with EPA oversight.

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(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

ACE Airport Environmental Management 2