CEA Environmental Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act Section 402, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants into navigable waters from point sources?

Accepted Answer

NPDES

Answer

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under CWA Section 402 requires permits for point source discharges to navigable waters.

Question 2

A manufacturing facility discovers a release of 1,500 pounds of a CERCLA hazardous substance above the reportable quantity. Within what timeframe must it notify the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center upon knowledge of a release at or above the reportable quantity.

Question 3

Which RCRA subtitle establishes the framework for regulating hazardous waste from 'cradle to grave'?

Accepted Answer

Subtitle C

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C establishes the federal hazardous waste management program covering generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal.

Question 4

Under EPCRA Section 313, facilities must submit Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports by what annual deadline?

Accepted Answer

July 1

Answer

EPCRA Section 313 requires TRI Form R submissions to EPA and state agencies by July 1 each year for releases occurring in the prior calendar year.

Question 5

The CAA's New Source Review (NSR) program applies when a major stationary source undergoes a modification that results in what?

Accepted Answer

A significant net emissions increase

Answer

NSR is triggered when a physical or operational change at a major source causes a significant net emissions increase of a regulated pollutant.

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