AQS Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, which agency is primarily responsible for setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA is authorized under the Clean Air Act to establish and revise NAAQS for criteria pollutants.

Question 2

A facility exceeds its permitted SO2 emission limit during a startup event. Under Title V, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the permitting authority as required by the permit

Answer

Title V permits typically require prompt notification to the permitting authority when deviations from emission limits occur.

Question 3

Which CAA provision requires major stationary sources to install Best Available Control Technology (BACT)?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Answer

PSD review requires major new or modified sources in attainment areas to apply BACT for regulated pollutants.

Question 4

A facility's Potential to Emit (PTE) for NOx is 90 tons per year. How is this source classified under the CAA?

Accepted Answer

Minor source

Answer

A source with a PTE below 100 tons per year for criteria pollutants is classified as a minor source under federal rules.

Question 5

Which section of the Clean Air Act governs the permitting of major sources through the Title V Operating Permit Program?

Accepted Answer

Title V (Sections 501-507)

Answer

Title V, codified at Sections 501–507 of the CAA, established the federal operating permit program for major stationary sources.

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