CEI CEI Hazardous Materials & Remediation 1

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in the United States?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA

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RCRA

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TSCA

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FIFRA

Question 2

What does the term 'NAPL' refer to in environmental remediation?

Accepted Answer

Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid

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Natural Aquifer Protection Layer

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Nitrate Accumulation in Porous Layers

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Non-Aerated Pollutant Level

Question 3

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) level provides the highest degree of respiratory and skin protection at a hazardous site?

Accepted Answer

Level A

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Level B

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Level C

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Level D

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) under CERCLA?

Accepted Answer

To characterize site conditions and evaluate cleanup alternatives

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To determine who is legally responsible for cleanup costs

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To issue fines to polluters

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To close a hazardous waste site permanently

Question 5

Which type of soil remediation technology uses electrical current to move contaminants through saturated soil toward electrodes for removal?

Accepted Answer

Electrokinetic remediation

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Bioremediation

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Phytoremediation

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Air sparging

Question 6

What is the correct definition of 'source control' in the context of hazardous site remediation?

Accepted Answer

Preventing contaminants from migrating away from the primary release area

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Identifying the original polluter responsible for contamination

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Monitoring downstream water quality after cleanup

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Removing contaminated vegetation from a site