CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Record Keeping and Reporting Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste signs a hazardous waste manifest on July 1, 2024, when the waste is transported off-site.
According to 40 CFR 262.40, what is the minimum period the generator must retain a copy of this manifest?

Accepted Answer

For at least three years from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter.

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For at least five years from the date the waste was accepted by the designated facility.

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Indefinitely, for the life of the facility.

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For at least one year from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter.

Question 2

Under OSHA's standard for Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (29 CFR 1910.1020), for how long must an employer preserve and maintain employee exposure records related to toxic substances and harmful physical agents?

Accepted Answer

For the duration of employment plus 30 years.

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For the duration of employment plus 5 years.

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For 10 years after the employee's termination.

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For 5 years from the date the record was created.

Question 3

A facility is required to submit a Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form under EPCRA Section 312. By what date each year must this report be submitted to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and local fire department?

Accepted Answer

March 1

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January 1

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July 1

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October 17

Question 4

A facility operating as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) is preparing its Hazardous Waste Report (often called the Biennial Report). Which of the following pieces of information is required to be included on this report?

Accepted Answer

The name and EPA identification number of each transporter used during the reporting year.

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A detailed financial statement showing the cost of waste management activities.

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The social security numbers of all employees trained in hazardous waste management.

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A summary of all non-hazardous solid waste generated and recycled.

Question 5

An employer provides initial and recurrent DOT hazardous materials training to its employees. According to 49 CFR §172.704, which of the following is NOT a required component of a hazmat employee's training record?

Accepted Answer

The employee's specific score on the final training assessment.

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The hazmat employee's name.

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A copy or description of the training materials used.

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The completion date of the most recent training.

Question 6

During a transfer operation, a facility accidentally releases 150 pounds of toluene (Reportable Quantity = 100 pounds) to the soil. Which of the following describes the mandatory immediate reporting requirement under CERCLA?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the National Response Center (NRC).

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Report the release to the EPA regional office within 24 hours.

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Submit a written follow-up report to the LEPC within 7 days.

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No reporting is required as long as the spill is cleaned up within 48 hours.