Environmental Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan?
Answer: To prevent oil discharges into navigable waters
SPCC plans are required under the Clean Water Act to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters and shorelines.
Under RCRA, which characteristic does NOT classify a solid waste as hazardous?
Answer: Biodegradability
RCRA identifies four hazardous waste characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. Biodegradability is not one of them.
What does the term 'cradle-to-grave' mean in hazardous waste management?
Answer: Tracking waste from generation through final disposal
Cradle-to-grave tracking means managing hazardous waste from the point of generation through transportation, treatment, storage, and final disposal.
Which federal law established the Superfund program for cleaning up contaminated sites?
Answer: CERCLA
CERCLA established the Superfund program for remediating contaminated sites.
What is the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001?
Answer: To provide a framework for managing environmental responsibilities systematically
ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to systematically manage their environmental responsibilities through continuous improvement.
Which type of environmental permit is required before discharging pollutants into waters of the United States?
Answer: NPDES permit
The NPDES permit is required under the Clean Water Act for point source discharges into waters of the United States.