Environmental Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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Under the Clean Air Act, which refrigerant recovery requirement applies to automotive recyclers when dismantling end-of-life vehicles?
Answer: Certified technicians must recover refrigerants using EPA-approved equipment
EPA Section 609 of the Clean Air Act requires certified technicians to recover all refrigerants using approved equipment before vehicle dismantling.
Which federal law primarily governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste generated at automotive recycling facilities?
Answer: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
RCRA establishes the framework for managing hazardous waste from generation through disposal, directly governing auto recycler operations.
A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is required for automotive recyclers that store oil in aboveground tanks exceeding what aggregate capacity?
Answer: 1,320 gallons
Facilities with aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons are required to prepare and implement an SPCC plan under 40 CFR Part 112.
Which document must accompany hazardous waste when it leaves an automotive recycling facility for off-site disposal?
Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) must accompany all hazardous waste shipments to track the waste from generator to disposal.
What is the EPA's definition of a 'small quantity generator' (SQG) of hazardous waste in terms of monthly generation?
Answer: 100 to 1,000 kg per month
Small quantity generators produce between 100 and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month and face intermediate regulatory requirements under RCRA.
Which stormwater permit program requires automotive recyclers with industrial activity to obtain coverage and implement Best Management Practices (BMPs)?
Answer: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit
The NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) covers stormwater discharges from industrial facilities including auto recyclers under Sector M.
Lead-acid batteries removed from end-of-life vehicles at an automotive recycling facility are regulated under which exemption pathway when sent for reclamation?
Answer: Universal Waste Rule
Lead-acid batteries managed for reclamation qualify under the Universal Waste Rule, simplifying storage and transport requirements compared to full hazardous waste regulations.