CAR Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Under RCRA, used oil that is mixed with a listed hazardous waste becomes subject to which regulation?

Accepted Answer

Full hazardous waste regulations as a listed hazardous waste

Answer

When used oil is mixed with a listed hazardous waste, the mixture is classified as listed hazardous waste and must be managed under full RCRA Subtitle C regulations.

Question 2

Which EPA regulation specifically governs the management of used oil at automotive recycling facilities and sets standards for storage containers?

Accepted Answer

40 CFR Part 279

Answer

40 CFR Part 279 establishes the Used Oil Management Standards, including requirements for storage containers, labeling, and record-keeping at generator facilities.

Question 3

An automotive recycler discovers that a crushed vehicle hull contains residual gasoline in the fuel tank. Under which regulation must this fuel be managed?

Accepted Answer

RCRA hazardous waste regulations if it exhibits ignitability

Answer

Residual gasoline exhibiting the ignitability characteristic (flash point below 140°F) must be managed as a hazardous waste under RCRA Subtitle C.

Question 4

What is the maximum number of days a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) can accumulate hazardous waste on-site without a storage permit?

Accepted Answer

There is no time limit for VSQGs

Answer

VSQGs (generating less than 100 kg/month) have no time limit for on-site accumulation as long as they never exceed the 1,000 kg accumulation limit.

Question 5

Which Clean Water Act permit mechanism controls direct discharges of wastewater from automotive recycling operations to surface waters?

Accepted Answer

NPDES individual or general permit

Answer

Direct discharges of wastewater to surface waters (point source discharges) require an NPDES permit issued under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act.

(CAR) Certified Automotive Recycler Practice Test

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CAR Environmental Regulatory Compliance 3