Compliance Plans and Documentation Flashcards
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An automotive recycler conducting a compliance self-audit discovers outdated chemical labels on several storage drums. The correct immediate action is to:
Answer: Update or replace labels before the drums are moved or accessed by employees
OSHA HazCom and RCRA require containers to be properly labeled at all times; labels must be updated or replaced before the drums are moved or employees are exposed to unknown contents.
Under the CAR program, which of the following materials requires a written depollution checklist entry confirming its removal before a vehicle is crushed?
Answer: Mercury-containing switches and sensors
Mercury switches are a regulated hazardous material that must be documented as removed on a depollution checklist prior to vehicle crushing.
A compliance plan's 'corrective action' section is triggered when:
Answer: A deficiency or non-conformance is identified during an internal or external audit
Corrective action procedures are activated by identified non-conformances or deficiencies found during audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
Which regulatory concept requires automotive recyclers to use 'as low as reasonably achievable' practices when handling hazardous materials, even when below threshold limits?
Answer: Hazardous waste minimization under RCRA
RCRA's hazardous waste minimization mandate requires generators to reduce waste generation to the extent economically practicable, even when below regulatory thresholds.
What is the minimum acceptable secondary containment capacity for a used oil storage tank at an automotive recycling facility?
Answer: 110% of the tank's volume
EPA and industry best practices require secondary containment structures to hold at least 110% of the largest tank's volume to account for precipitation and contain a full tank failure.
When a compliance audit reveals a pattern of the same violation recurring after previous corrective actions, the recycler's compliance plan should require:
Answer: A root cause analysis to identify and address the underlying systemic failure
Recurring violations indicate a systemic issue that individual corrective actions have not resolved; a formal root cause analysis is needed to identify and fix the underlying process failure.
Which document outlines the specific fluids, components, and sequence of operations required before an end-of-life vehicle may be shredded or crushed at a CAR-certified facility?
Answer: A vehicle depollution or dismantling checklist
A depollution or dismantling checklist specifies each fluid and component that must be removed and documented — such as fuel, coolant, oil, mercury switches, and refrigerant — before crushing.