Environmental Regulations & Compliance Flashcards
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Under the Clean Water Act Section 404, a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers is required for:
Answer: Discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States
Section 404 requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before discharging dredged or fill material into navigable waters and their adjacent wetlands.
Which Clean Air Act mechanism allows sources in nonattainment areas to offset new emissions by reducing existing emissions within the same area?
Answer: Emission offset policy
The emission offset policy requires new or modified major sources in nonattainment areas to secure emission reductions that more than compensate for the new emissions.
The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to set Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). The MCL is defined as:
Answer: The highest permissible level of a contaminant in water delivered to users
An MCL is the maximum allowable contaminant concentration in public water systems, set as close to the MCLG as feasible.
Under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, federal agencies must consult with which agency when an action may affect a listed species?
Answer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries
Section 7 consultation is conducted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (terrestrial/freshwater species) or NOAA Fisheries (marine species).
A facility triggers RCRA large quantity generator status when it generates at least how much hazardous waste per month?
Answer: 1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 lbs)
Facilities generating 1,000 kg or more of hazardous waste per month are classified as large quantity generators with the most stringent RCRA requirements.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program is established under which section of the Clean Water Act?
Answer: Section 402
CWA Section 402 establishes the NPDES program, which regulates point source discharges of pollutants to waters of the United States.
Which NEPA document must include a discussion of the 'no-action' alternative and is required only when significant environmental impacts are anticipated?
Answer: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
An EIS is required when a federal action significantly affects the quality of the human environment and must analyze the no-action alternative among others.