CAFM Environmental Compliance and Sustainability 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

The EPA is authorized by the Clean Air Act to establish NAAQS for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment.

Question 2

A fleet manager wants to reduce Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Which action directly addresses Scope 2 emissions?

Accepted Answer

Switching to a renewable energy provider for fleet facility electricity

Answer

Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam, so switching to renewable energy directly reduces them.

Question 3

Which regulation requires fleet operators to report annual releases of listed toxic chemicals above threshold quantities?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) under EPCRA Section 313

Answer

EPCRA Section 313 established the Toxic Release Inventory, requiring facilities to report annual releases of listed toxic chemicals.

Question 4

A fleet of 50 vehicles averages 18 MPG and travels 1.2 million miles annually. If the fleet upgrades to vehicles averaging 24 MPG, approximately how many gallons of fuel are saved per year?

Accepted Answer

16,667 gallons

Answer

At 18 MPG the fleet uses 66,667 gallons; at 24 MPG it uses 50,000 gallons, saving approximately 16,667 gallons annually.

Question 5

Which phase of the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) program specifically covers cellulosic biofuels?

Accepted Answer

Cellulosic biofuel category

Answer

RFS2 establishes a separate cellulosic biofuel category for fuels derived from cellulose, hemicellulose, or lignin with at least 60% lifecycle GHG reduction.

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test

CAFM - Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Practice Test

CAFM Environmental Compliance and Sustainability 4