CHMM CHMM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Law

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law primarily governs the management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

RCRA

Answer

CERCLA

Answer

TSCA

Answer

EPCRA

Question 2

Under RCRA, a large quantity generator (LQG) may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for a maximum of how many days without a permit?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

180 days

Question 3

CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund, authorizes the EPA to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Clean up uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and pursue cost recovery

Answer

Issue operating permits for hazardous waste facilities

Answer

Regulate the manufacture of new chemicals

Answer

Set occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances

Question 4

Which EPA regulation requires facilities to report accidental releases of extremely hazardous substances to state and local emergency planning committees?

Accepted Answer

EPCRA Section 304

Answer

RCRA Section 3010

Answer

TSCA Section 8(e)

Answer

CAA Section 112(r)

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate and control risks from existing and new chemicals in commerce

Answer

Regulate transportation of hazardous materials

Answer

Set cleanup standards for contaminated soil

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Establish worker right-to-know requirements

Question 6

Under 40 CFR Part 262, which document must accompany a hazardous waste shipment from the generator to the treatment, storage, or disposal facility?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

Bill of lading

Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet

Answer

Certificate of Disposal