CHMM CHMM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Law 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

RCRA

Answer

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) establishes the framework for managing solid and hazardous waste from cradle to grave.

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

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

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

CERCLA authorizes the EPA to investigate and clean up contaminated sites and recover costs from responsible parties.

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

EPCRA Section 304 mandates immediate notification of releases of extremely hazardous substances above reportable quantities.

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

TSCA gives EPA authority to require reporting, recordkeeping, and testing of chemical substances and to restrict those that pose unreasonable risks.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM CHMM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Law 1