Pollution Control & Waste Management Flashcards

Which acute hazardous waste list includes discarded unused commercial chemical products such as sodium cyanide?

Answer: P-list

The P-list identifies acutely hazardous discarded commercial chemical products.

Asbestos NESHAP generally requires written notification to the regulating agency how long before a demolition begins?

Answer: 10 working days

The asbestos NESHAP requires notification at least 10 working days before demolition or qualifying renovation.

A major source of air pollution under the Clean Air Act must obtain which comprehensive operating permit?

Answer: Title V permit

Title V of the 1990 CAA Amendments requires major sources to hold a federally enforceable operating permit.

Under EPCRA Section 312, facilities submit Tier II hazardous chemical inventory reports annually by:

Answer: March 1

Tier II reports are due March 1 each year to the SERC, LEPC, and local fire department.

Which wastewater treatment stage primarily removes dissolved organic matter (BOD) using microorganisms?

Answer: Secondary treatment

Secondary treatment such as activated sludge uses microbes to consume dissolved and colloidal organics.

Used oil that is being recycled must have containers and tanks labeled with which words?

Answer: Used Oil

Under 40 CFR 279, used oil containers, tanks, and fill pipes must be labeled 'Used Oil.'

CERCLA liability for potentially responsible parties is best described as:

Answer: Strict, joint and several, and retroactive

Superfund liability is strict, joint and several, and retroactive, so any PRP can be held responsible for full cleanup costs.