CEA Environmental Regulations & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which federal statute specifically governs the cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) containing petroleum?

Accepted Answer

RCRA Subtitle I

Answer

RCRA Subtitle I establishes the Underground Storage Tank program, requiring leak detection, spill prevention, and corrective action for petroleum USTs.

Question 2

A facility subject to the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule under CAA Section 112(r) must submit an RMP when it holds regulated substances above threshold quantities. Which agency receives and manages RMP submissions?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

RMP plans are submitted to EPA under CAA Section 112(r)(7), which requires facilities with listed hazardous substances above threshold quantities to develop and register accident prevention programs.

Question 3

Under the CWA Section 404 program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into which type of water?

Accepted Answer

Waters of the United States, including wetlands

Answer

CWA Section 404 authorizes the Army Corps to issue permits for discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands that meet the jurisdictional definition.

Question 4

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation process applies to which activities?

Accepted Answer

Federal agency actions that may affect listed species or critical habitat

Answer

ESA Section 7 requires federal agencies to consult with FWS or NMFS to ensure their actions are not likely to jeopardize listed species or adversely modify critical habitat.

Question 5

Which environmental regulation requires facilities to conduct a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as part of managing highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities?

Accepted Answer

OSHA PSM Standard (29 CFR 1910.119)

Answer

OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard requires covered facilities to perform PHAs to identify, evaluate, and control hazards involving highly hazardous chemicals.

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CEA Environmental Regulations & Compliance 5