CEP Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Flashcards
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The 'brownfield' definition under CERCLA, as amended by the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, refers to:
Answer: Real property where expansion or redevelopment may be complicated by hazardous substance contamination
A brownfield is real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
Which document formally selects the remediation approach at a CERCLA Superfund site after public comment?
Answer: Record of Decision (ROD)
The Record of Decision (ROD) is the formal EPA document that presents the selected remedy for a Superfund site, summarizing community input and the rationale for choosing the cleanup approach.
Under RCRA, a facility that stores, treats, or disposes of hazardous waste must obtain which type of permit?
Answer: RCRA Part B permit
Facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste (TSDFs) must obtain a RCRA Part B permit, which establishes standards for design, operation, monitoring, closure, and post-closure care.
A 'manifest' under RCRA hazardous waste regulations serves what primary purpose?
Answer: Documenting the chain of custody for hazardous waste from generator to final disposal
The uniform hazardous waste manifest is a multi-copy tracking document that accompanies shipments and ensures the waste moves from generator through transporter to a permitted disposal facility, creating a 'cradle-to-grave' record.
When evaluating remediation alternatives at a Superfund site, which CERCLA criterion requires that the remedy achieve applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements?
Answer: Compliance with ARARs
ARARs (Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements) is one of nine CERCLA remedy selection criteria, requiring cleanup to meet federal and state environmental standards that apply to the site.
Which institutional control is commonly used at brownfield and contaminated sites to restrict land use and prevent exposure to residual contamination?
Answer: Activity and use limitation (AUL) / deed restriction
An AUL or deed restriction is recorded in the property title to limit future land uses (e.g., prohibiting residential development or groundwater use), preventing exposure to contamination left in place.