CCO CCO Environmental Regulations & Air Quality 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'opacity' in the context of crematory emissions monitoring?

Accepted Answer

The visual darkness or density of smoke exiting the stack

Answer

The temperature of gases in the stack

Answer

The concentration of carbon monoxide in the flue

Answer

The flow rate of gases through the retort

Question 2

Under which environmental law are crematories required to manage and report releases of hazardous substances above reportable quantities?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA/SARA (Superfund)

Answer

Safe Drinking Water Act

Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Answer

Toxic Substances Control Act

Question 3

What type of environmental review may be required before constructing a new crematory facility?

Accepted Answer

NEPA Environmental Impact Assessment

Answer

OSHA Process Safety Review

Answer

FDA Food Safety Assessment

Answer

EPA Risk Management Plan

Question 4

Which practice helps crematories minimize mercury emissions from dental amalgam?

Accepted Answer

Pre-cremation removal of dental amalgam where possible

Answer

Increasing primary chamber temperature

Answer

Using a catalytic oxidizer

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Reducing secondary chamber residence time

Question 5

Storm water runoff from a crematory facility parking lot may require a permit under which program?

Accepted Answer

NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)

Answer

Clean Air Act Title V

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RCRA Subtitle C

Answer

TSCA Section 6

Question 6

Why must crematory operators keep records of the weight of remains cremated per time period?

Accepted Answer

To calculate potential emission loads for regulatory reporting

Answer

For billing accuracy only

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To comply with OSHA recordkeeping

Answer

For marketing statistics