CESCO Environmental Regulations & Compliance 5

Question 1

How often must an SPCC Plan be reviewed and evaluated at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

40 CFR 112.5(b) requires SPCC Plan review and evaluation at least once every five years.

Question 2

A construction project will disturb 1.5 acres of land. What federal stormwater requirement most likely applies?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit coverage with a SWPPP

Answer

Construction activities disturbing one acre or more require NPDES stormwater permit coverage and a SWPPP.

Question 3

Under NEPA, a federal agency that finds through an Environmental Assessment that its action will not significantly affect the environment issues a:

Accepted Answer

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Answer

An EA concluding no significant impact results in a FONSI, so no EIS is needed.

Question 4

Federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations for petroleum and hazardous substances are established under which statute?

Accepted Answer

RCRA Subtitle I

Answer

RCRA Subtitle I governs USTs, including release detection, corrosion protection, and financial responsibility.

Question 5

Under EPA's Audit Policy, to qualify for penalty mitigation a facility generally must disclose a discovered violation in writing within:

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

The Audit Policy requires written disclosure to EPA within 21 days of discovering the violation.

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