CAR Environmental Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, which refrigerant recovery requirement applies to automotive recyclers when dismantling end-of-life vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Certified technicians must recover refrigerants using EPA-approved equipment

Answer

Refrigerants must be vented to atmosphere before crushing

Answer

Only R-12 refrigerant requires recovery; newer refrigerants are exempt

Answer

Refrigerant recovery is only required if the vehicle is being resold

Question 2

Which federal law primarily governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste generated at automotive recycling facilities?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Answer

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Answer

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Question 3

A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is required for automotive recyclers that store oil in aboveground tanks exceeding what aggregate capacity?

Accepted Answer

1,320 gallons

Answer

660 gallons

Answer

2,500 gallons

Answer

5,000 gallons

Question 4

Which document must accompany hazardous waste when it leaves an automotive recycling facility for off-site disposal?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

Bill of lading

Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet

Answer

EPA Form 8700-12

Question 5

What is the EPA's definition of a 'small quantity generator' (SQG) of hazardous waste in terms of monthly generation?

Accepted Answer

100 to 1,000 kg per month

Answer

Less than 100 kg per month

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1,000 to 10,000 kg per month

Answer

More than 10,000 kg per month

Question 6

Which stormwater permit program requires automotive recyclers with industrial activity to obtain coverage and implement Best Management Practices (BMPs)?

Accepted Answer

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit

Answer

Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control permit

Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Part B permit

Answer

Title V Air Operating Permit

Question 7

Lead-acid batteries removed from end-of-life vehicles at an automotive recycling facility are regulated under which exemption pathway when sent for reclamation?

Accepted Answer

Universal Waste Rule

Answer

Used Oil Management Standards

Answer

Bevill Amendment exemption

Answer

Scrap Metal exemption