Environmental Standards Flashcards

While refueling, you notice fuel spilling from a hose coupling onto the ramp. What should you do first?

Answer: Stop the fuel flow using the emergency shutoff

Stopping the source comes first so the spill doesn't keep growing before containment starts.

A fuel spill is spreading toward a storm drain. What is the best immediate containment action?

Answer: Cover or block the drain with a drain cover or absorbent boom

Blocking storm drains keeps fuel out of waterways, which is required under Clean Water Act stormwater rules.

How should absorbent pads soaked with jet fuel be disposed of?

Answer: In a labeled container for regulated or hazardous waste

Fuel-contaminated absorbents must go into labeled containers and be handled under waste regulations, not put in general trash.

Which federal law is the main basis for airport stormwater discharge permits (NPDES)?

Answer: Clean Water Act

The NPDES stormwater permit program was created under the Clean Water Act.

An oil or fuel release that causes a visible sheen on a nearby waterway must be reported to whom?

Answer: The National Response Center

Under the federal 'sheen rule', oil discharges that create a sheen on water must be reported to the National Response Center.

Why are ground power units (GPU) and preconditioned air (PCA) preferred over running the aircraft APU at the gate?

Answer: They cut fuel burn, emissions, and noise at the gate

Using gate-supplied power and air instead of the APU reduces local air emissions, noise, and fuel use.

Which federal regulation requires a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for facilities that store oil?

Answer: 40 CFR Part 112

EPA's SPCC rule is in 40 CFR Part 112 and applies to facilities above set oil storage thresholds.