CEP Environmental Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which subtitle governs the management of hazardous waste from generation to disposal?

Accepted Answer

Subtitle C

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C establishes the federal program for managing hazardous waste from cradle to grave.

Question 2

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5 requires manufacturers to submit which document before producing or importing a new chemical substance?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN)

Answer

TSCA Section 5 requires a Pre-Manufacture Notice submitted to EPA at least 90 days before manufacturing or importing a new chemical.

Question 3

Which provision of the Clean Air Act requires major stationary sources in attainment areas to undergo review before construction or modification?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Answer

PSD review applies to major new sources and major modifications in areas that meet NAAQS to prevent significant deterioration of air quality.

Question 4

A facility discharging pollutants to a municipal sewer system is classified under the Clean Water Act as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Indirect discharger

Answer

Indirect dischargers send wastewater to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) rather than directly to a water body.

Question 5

Which federal law established the Superfund program and the authority to compel responsible parties to clean up contaminated sites?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA

Answer

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) created Superfund and established strict, joint, and several liability for site cleanup.

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CEP Environmental Regulations & Compliance 2