AEP AEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management 2

Question 1

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which agency regulates PCBs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA regulates PCBs under TSCA Section 6(e), which includes requirements for use, storage, and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls.

Question 2

What concentration of PCBs in soil typically triggers TSCA cleanup requirements for unrestricted use?

Accepted Answer

50 ppm

Answer

TSCA regulations generally require PCB-contaminated soil to be cleaned up to below 50 ppm for unrestricted use at non-residential sites.

Question 3

Which type of storage unit is NOT subject to RCRA hazardous waste regulations if it meets specific conditions?

Accepted Answer

Satellite accumulation area

Answer

Satellite accumulation areas (SAAs) are exempt from most RCRA storage requirements as long as they meet conditions such as the 55-gallon limit and proximity to the point of generation.

Question 4

Which federal agency regulates the transportation of hazardous materials on public roads?

Accepted Answer

DOT

Answer

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazardous materials transportation under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 49 CFR.

Question 5

What is the correct term for the process of converting hazardous waste into less toxic substances through biological, chemical, or physical means?

Accepted Answer

Treatment

Answer

Treatment refers to any method, technique, or process designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological character of hazardous waste to neutralize or reduce its hazard.

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AEP AEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management 2