AQS Regulatory Compliance 5

Question 1

A new industrial facility near a Class I area (national park) triggers PSD review. Which additional analysis is required?

Accepted Answer

An Air Quality Related Values (AQRV) analysis in coordination with the Federal Land Manager

Answer

PSD permitting near Class I areas requires an AQRV assessment, and the Federal Land Manager has an advisory role in evaluating impacts on visibility and ecosystem values.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)?

Accepted Answer

Reduce upwind state emissions that significantly contribute to downwind states' NAAQS nonattainment

Answer

CSAPR requires upwind states to reduce power plant SO2 and NOx emissions that significantly contribute to downwind NAAQS nonattainment or maintenance problems.

Question 3

Under the Regional Haze Rule, what are states required to achieve by 2064?

Accepted Answer

Natural visibility conditions in Class I federal areas

Answer

The Regional Haze Rule requires states to develop plans to make reasonable progress toward restoring natural visibility conditions in 156 Class I federal areas by 2064.

Question 4

A company receives a Notice of Violation (NOV) from EPA for exceeding a NSPS limit. What is the maximum civil penalty per day of violation under the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

$70,117 per day (inflation-adjusted)

Answer

The CAA authorizes civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation, adjusted for inflation—the current amount is approximately $70,117 per day as of recent updates.

Question 5

Which provision allows a citizen or environmental group to sue EPA for failure to perform a non-discretionary duty under the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

CAA Section 304 (Citizen Suit Provision)

Answer

Section 304 of the CAA authorizes citizens to bring suit against EPA for failing to perform a required non-discretionary act or duty.

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

(AQS) Air Quality Specialist Certification Practice Test

AQS Regulatory Compliance 5