CESCO Environmental Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

A facility generates 500 kg of non-acute hazardous waste per calendar month. Under RCRA, what is its generator category?

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

Answer

SQGs generate more than 100 kg but less than 1,000 kg of non-acute hazardous waste per month.

Question 2

What is the maximum on-site accumulation time for hazardous waste at a Large Quantity Generator without a permit or extension?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

LQGs may accumulate hazardous waste on site for up to 90 days without a storage permit.

Question 3

Which EPA form is used to track hazardous waste shipments from generator to designated facility?

Accepted Answer

EPA Form 8700-22 (Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest)

Answer

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Form 8700-22), now also submitted through e-Manifest, tracks waste cradle to grave.

Question 4

A liquid waste has a flash point of 52°C (126°F). Which RCRA characteristic waste code applies?

Accepted Answer

D001 – Ignitability

Answer

Liquids with a flash point below 60°C (140°F) are ignitable hazardous waste, code D001.

Question 5

An aqueous waste is considered RCRA corrosive (D002) when its pH is:

Accepted Answer

≤ 2 or ≥ 12.5

Answer

Aqueous wastes with a pH of 2 or less, or 12.5 or greater, exhibit the corrosivity characteristic.

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