AEP AEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Ignitability is the RCRA characteristic applied to wastes that can catch fire under standard conditions, such as liquids with a flash point below 60°C.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Answer

CERCLA stands for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as Superfund, enacted in 1980.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

K-list

Answer

The K-list contains hazardous wastes from specific industries and industrial processes, such as wood preservation and petroleum refining.

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

Answer

Under RCRA, a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) produces more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month and faces the most stringent requirements.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is the tracking document required by RCRA to accompany hazardous waste from the point of generation to final disposal.

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AEP AEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management 1