CES Solid and Hazardous Waste 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, which characteristic makes a solid waste 'hazardous' based on its ability to corrode metal containers?

Accepted Answer

Corrosivity

Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Reactivity

Answer

Toxicity

Question 2

A facility generates 150 kg of hazardous waste per month. Under RCRA, this facility is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

Answer

Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

Answer

Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

Answer

Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator

Question 3

Which federal law specifically governs the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites using a Superfund trust?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA

Answer

RCRA

Answer

TSCA

Answer

CAA

Question 4

In a TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) test, what does the procedure simulate?

Accepted Answer

Leaching of contaminants in a municipal landfill environment

Answer

Industrial incineration temperatures

Answer

Runoff from agricultural fields

Answer

Deep injection well conditions

Question 5

Which type of landfill liner system is required for RCRA Subtitle C (hazardous waste) landfills?

Accepted Answer

Double liner with leachate collection between liners

Answer

Single clay liner

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Single HDPE geomembrane only

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Compacted soil liner with no leachate collection

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a 'land ban' (Land Disposal Restrictions) under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

Require treatment of hazardous wastes to reduce toxicity before land disposal

Answer

Prohibit any land disposal of solid waste

Answer

Ban landfill construction in floodplains

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Restrict importation of foreign hazardous waste

Question 7

Which air emission standard under RCRA regulates air releases from hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities?

Accepted Answer

MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)

Answer

NSPS (New Source Performance Standards)

Answer

NAAQS (National Ambient Air Quality Standards)

Answer

RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology)