CEP Environmental Regulations & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act Section 404, a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers is required for:

Accepted Answer

Discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States

Answer

Section 404 requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before discharging dredged or fill material into navigable waters and their adjacent wetlands.

Question 2

Which Clean Air Act mechanism allows sources in nonattainment areas to offset new emissions by reducing existing emissions within the same area?

Accepted Answer

Emission offset policy

Answer

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.

Question 3

The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to set Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). The MCL is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The highest permissible level of a contaminant in water delivered to users

Answer

An MCL is the maximum allowable contaminant concentration in public water systems, set as close to the MCLG as feasible.

Question 4

Under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, federal agencies must consult with which agency when an action may affect a listed species?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries

Answer

Section 7 consultation is conducted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (terrestrial/freshwater species) or NOAA Fisheries (marine species).

Question 5

A facility triggers RCRA large quantity generator status when it generates at least how much hazardous waste per month?

Accepted Answer

1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 lbs)

Answer

Facilities generating 1,000 kg or more of hazardous waste per month are classified as large quantity generators with the most stringent RCRA requirements.

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CEP Environmental Regulations & Compliance 3