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Record Keeping and Reporting Flashcards

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  1. A facility discovers a discrepancy between the quantity of hazardous waste listed on the manifest and the quantity actually received. What must the TSD facility do?

    Answer: Note the discrepancy on the manifest and report significant discrepancies to EPA within 15 days

    RCRA requires TSD facilities to note manifest discrepancies and report significant ones (10% or more by weight) to the EPA regional administrator within 15 days.

  2. Under EPCRA Section 304, a release of an extremely hazardous substance above the reportable quantity must be reported to the LEPC within what timeframe?

    Answer: Immediately (as soon as the release is discovered)

    EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to the LEPC and SERC for releases of EHS substances above the reportable quantity.

  3. Which of the following is NOT required information on a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest?

    Answer: Chemical Oxygen Demand of the waste

    The manifest requires the EPA ID number, DOT shipping description, container count and type, and quantity — but not Chemical Oxygen Demand, which is a wastewater parameter.

  4. What is the maximum accumulation time for a large quantity generator before the waste must be shipped off-site or the facility must have a RCRA storage permit?

    Answer: 90 days

    Large quantity generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for no more than 90 days without a RCRA storage permit.

  5. Under DOT 49 CFR Part 171, who is responsible for preparing the shipping paper (hazardous materials description) for a hazardous waste shipment?

    Answer: The generator (offeror)

    The generator, as the offeror of the hazardous material, is responsible for preparing accurate shipping papers including the proper DOT description.

  6. A facility is subject to EPCRA Section 312 Tier II reporting. By what date must the annual report be submitted?

    Answer: March 1

    Tier II reports covering the previous calendar year's chemical inventories must be submitted by March 1 of each year.

  7. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020, employees have the right to access their personal exposure and medical records. Within how many days must an employer provide access upon request?

    Answer: 15 days

    OSHA 1910.1020 requires employers to provide employees access to their exposure and medical records within 15 working days of a request.