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Toxic Substances & Chemical Management (TSCA) Flashcards

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  1. CERCLA (Superfund) establishes liability for cleanup of contaminated sites. Which party type is typically identified as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP)?

    Answer: Current and former owners/operators of a contaminated site

    CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on current owners/operators, former owners/operators at the time of disposal, generators, and transporters — all can be named PRPs.

  2. Which EPA program requires chemical facilities to notify Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) about extremely hazardous substances stored on-site?

    Answer: EPCRA Section 312 Tier II Reporting

    EPCRA Section 312 requires facilities to submit annual Tier II chemical inventory reports to LEPCs, State Emergency Response Commissions, and local fire departments.

  3. The Stockholm Convention is an international treaty targeting which class of chemicals for global elimination?

    Answer: Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

    The Stockholm Convention targets persistent organic pollutants (POPs) — chemicals such as PCBs, dioxins, and certain pesticides that resist environmental degradation.

  4. Which OSHA standard specifically addresses employee exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratory settings?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1450 (Laboratory Standard)

    29 CFR 1910.1450, the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard, requires a written Chemical Hygiene Plan for laboratory workplaces.

  5. Under what condition does TSCA's Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) require manufacturers to notify the EPA before proceeding?

    Answer: When a chemical is used in a manner designated as a 'significant new use' by EPA rulemaking

    A SNUR requires submission of a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) before any manufacturer or processor begins a use that EPA has designated as a significant new use.

  6. The EPA's Green Chemistry program promotes which primary goal in chemical design?

    Answer: Reducing or eliminating hazardous substances in chemical design and production

    Green Chemistry focuses on designing chemicals and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances at the source.