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Question 1

Under RCRA, which characteristic makes a waste 'hazardous' based on its ability to dissolve toxic metals?

Accepted Answer

Toxicity

Answer

Toxicity characteristic is determined by the TCLP test, which measures a waste's potential to leach toxic metals or organics into groundwater.

Question 2

Which provision of the Clean Air Act requires new major stationary sources in attainment areas to undergo a permitting process with stringent emission controls?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Answer

PSD permitting applies to new or modified major sources in areas that meet NAAQS, requiring Best Available Control Technology (BACT).

Question 3

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 requires facilities to report releases of toxic chemicals through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting to EPA

Answer

EPCRA Section 313 mandates annual TRI reporting to EPA for facilities that manufacture, process, or use listed toxic chemicals above threshold quantities.

Question 4

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which party is generally NOT considered a potentially responsible party (PRP)?

Accepted Answer

A secured creditor who did not participate in facility management

Answer

CERCLA's secured creditor exemption protects lenders who hold a security interest in a facility but do not participate in its management.

Question 5

Which section of the Clean Water Act establishes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program?

Accepted Answer

Section 402

Answer

CWA Section 402 establishes the NPDES program, which regulates point source discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States.

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CES Laws and Regulations 2