ACE Airport Environmental Management

Question 1

Which federal agency primarily regulates airport stormwater discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

FAA

Answer

TSA

Answer

OSHA

Question 2

Aircraft deicing fluid runoff is a major environmental concern at airports primarily because it can:

Accepted Answer

Deplete dissolved oxygen in receiving waters

Answer

Corrode runway pavement markings

Answer

Increase soil pH to toxic levels

Answer

Generate volatile organic compounds in terminal buildings

Question 3

An airport's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is required when above-ground oil storage exceeds:

Accepted Answer

660 gallons in a single container or 1,320 gallons aggregate

Answer

500 gallons in any single tank

Answer

2,500 gallons aggregate on the entire property

Answer

1,000 gallons in any combination of containers

Question 4

Which document establishes an airport's framework for managing noise impacts on surrounding communities?

Accepted Answer

Airport Noise Compatibility Program (Part 150 Study)

Answer

Airport Layout Plan (ALP)

Answer

Airport Master Plan

Answer

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Question 5

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), an airport that generates more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Large Quantity Generator

Answer

Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator

Answer

Small Quantity Generator

Answer

Universal Waste Handler

Question 6

An airport seeking to demonstrate environmental stewardship by reducing its net carbon emissions to zero follows a pathway known as:

Accepted Answer

Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)

Answer

ISO 14001 Certification

Answer

LEED Platinum Designation

Answer

FAA Sustainable Airport Master Plan