CES Environmental Regulations & Compliance Standards 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, which of the following activities requires a permit from EPA or an authorized state agency?

Accepted Answer

Treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C requires a permit for any facility that treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste.

Question 2

Which section of the Clean Air Act requires major stationary sources to obtain a pre-construction permit demonstrating compliance with emission standards?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Answer

The PSD program under the Clean Air Act requires major new or modified stationary sources in attainment areas to obtain pre-construction permits.

Question 3

A facility stores 15,000 pounds of a listed hazardous substance above its threshold planning quantity. Under EPCRA, which section requires them to notify the State Emergency Response Commission?

Accepted Answer

Section 302

Answer

EPCRA Section 302 requires facilities with extremely hazardous substances above threshold planning quantities to notify the SERC.

Question 4

When does the 90-day hazardous waste accumulation clock begin for a Large Quantity Generator under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

When waste is first placed into the accumulation container

Answer

The 90-day accumulation period begins when the first drop of hazardous waste is placed into the accumulation container.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining whether a solid waste is a hazardous waste under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

It contains more than 10% recycled material

Answer

Recycled content is not a criterion for hazardous waste determination; RCRA uses characteristics and listing to identify hazardous wastes.

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CES Environmental Regulations & Compliance Standards 2