Compliance Plans and Documentation Flashcards
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When a used oil filter is punctured and hot-drained, the residual oil content must not exceed what percentage by weight?
Answer: 1%
EPA standards require hot-drained, punctured used oil filters to contain no more than 1% oil by weight before they are no longer classified as hazardous waste.
Which document must an automotive recycler maintain to demonstrate lawful acquisition of vehicles and parts?
Answer: Title or certificate of destruction
A title or certificate of destruction serves as proof of lawful acquisition and is required documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets must be accessible to employees:
Answer: At all times during each work shift
OSHA requires that SDSs be readily accessible to employees at all times during their work shifts, not just on request or during meetings.
A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is required by the EPA for facilities storing oil in aggregate above:
Answer: 1,320 gallons aboveground or 42,000 gallons underground
The EPA's SPCC rule applies to facilities with aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons or underground capacity exceeding 42,000 gallons.
Which record is specifically required when transferring used antifreeze to a recycler or reclaimer?
Answer: A manifest or bill of lading identifying the material and quantity
A manifest or bill of lading documenting the material type and quantity is required to create a traceable chain of custody when transferring used antifreeze.
In the context of the CAR certification, a written compliance plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum:
Answer: Annually
CAR standards require that compliance plans be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect current operations and regulatory requirements.
What type of log must be maintained to track the disposal or recycling of each mercury switch removed from end-of-life vehicles?
Answer: A mercury switch collection and disposal log
Federal and state programs require recyclers to maintain a collection and disposal log that records each mercury switch removed, ensuring proper tracking from removal to disposal.