AQS Compliance Reporting & Documentation 2

Question 1

Under 40 CFR Part 70, which of the following best describes a 'significant permit revision'?

Accepted Answer

A change requiring public notice and a 30-day comment period

Answer

Significant permit revisions under Part 70 require a 30-day public comment period and EPA review before taking effect.

Question 2

A facility discovers it exceeded a permitted emission limit for three days due to a malfunctioning control device. What is the FIRST required action under most state Title V programs?

Accepted Answer

Submit an excess emissions report or deviation report to the permitting authority

Answer

Most Title V programs require prompt reporting of deviations, often within 10 days of discovery or the end of the reporting period.

Question 3

Which federal regulation establishes the requirements for stack testing (performance testing) of stationary sources?

Accepted Answer

40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A

Answer

40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A contains the EPA reference test methods used for stack emission performance testing.

Question 4

An air quality specialist must certify that monitoring data submitted to the state is accurate. Who is legally responsible for signing this certification under Title V?

Accepted Answer

A responsible official of the facility

Answer

Title V requires a 'responsible official' (typically a senior corporate officer or plant manager) to certify the accuracy of all reports submitted.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) rule under 40 CFR Part 64?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that control devices at large sources are operating properly between stack tests

Answer

CAM requires sources with large potential emissions and control devices to use indicator monitoring to assure proper control device operation between performance tests.

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

AQS Compliance Reporting & Documentation 2