AEP AEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management

Question 1

Under RCRA, which characteristic makes a waste 'hazardous' based on its ability to explode or ignite?

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

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Corrosivity

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Toxicity

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Reactivity

Question 2

What does the acronym 'CERCLA' stand for in hazardous waste law?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

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Chemical Environmental Remediation Control and Liability Act

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Comprehensive Environmental Remediation Cleanup and Liability Act

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Chemical Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Question 3

Which EPA hazardous waste list includes wastes from specific industrial processes such as petroleum refining?

Accepted Answer

K-list

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U-list

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P-list

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F-list

Question 4

A facility generating more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified as which type of generator?

Accepted Answer

Large Quantity Generator

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Small Quantity Generator

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Very Small Quantity Generator

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Conditionally Exempt Generator

Question 5

Which document must accompany hazardous waste shipments from generator to disposal facility?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

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Bill of lading

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Environmental impact statement

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Material safety data sheet

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) program under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

Require treatment of hazardous waste before land disposal

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Limit the total volume of waste sent to landfills

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Ban all hazardous waste from being buried

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Set maximum contaminant levels for groundwater