CARO Environmental Compliance 2

Question 1

Under CERCLA, what is the reportable quantity (RQ) for an anhydrous ammonia release within a 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

100 pounds

Answer

Ammonia has a CERCLA reportable quantity of 100 pounds released within any 24-hour period.

Question 2

When an ammonia release exceeds the reportable quantity, which federal body must be notified immediately?

Accepted Answer

The National Response Center

Answer

CERCLA requires immediate notification of the National Response Center for releases at or above the RQ.

Question 3

EPCRA Section 304 requires that a reportable ammonia release also be reported to which agencies?

Accepted Answer

The State Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency Planning Committee

Answer

EPCRA Section 304 requires notifying the SERC and LEPC for affected areas in addition to federal reporting.

Question 4

What is the EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) threshold quantity for anhydrous ammonia in a process?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

Processes holding more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia are subject to the EPA RMP rule under Clean Air Act Section 112(r).

Question 5

Which provision of the Clean Air Act applies to facilities with ammonia even below the RMP threshold quantity?

Accepted Answer

The General Duty Clause of Section 112(r)(1)

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires any facility handling extremely hazardous substances to identify hazards, design safely, and minimize release consequences regardless of quantity.

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CARO Environmental Compliance 2