CEI Pollution Control & Waste Management 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

P-list

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

10 working days

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Title V permit

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

March 1

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Secondary treatment

Answer

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

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