Environmental Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
Answer: To predict and evaluate environmental effects of proposed actions before decisions are made
An EIA predicts and evaluates the potential environmental effects of proposed projects to inform decision-making.
Under the Clean Air Act, what is a 'criteria pollutant'?
Answer: One of six common air pollutants with National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Criteria pollutants are six common air pollutants for which EPA has established NAAQS based on health and environmental criteria.
What is the 'hierarchy of waste management' in order from most to least preferred?
Answer: Prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, disposal
The hierarchy prioritizes prevention first, followed by reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal as the least preferred option.
What is a Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report?
Answer: A mandatory EPA report of toxic chemical releases and waste management activities
TRI reports are mandatory annual submissions to EPA detailing toxic chemical releases and waste management.
Which environmental regulatory program requires facilities to report extremely hazardous substance inventories to local emergency planning committees?
Answer: EPCRA Sections 311-312
EPCRA Sections 311-312 require facilities to submit chemical inventory information to LEPCs, fire departments, and state agencies.
What is the purpose of environmental due diligence in property transactions?
Answer: To assess potential environmental contamination liabilities before purchase
Environmental due diligence assesses potential contamination issues and liabilities before a property changes ownership.