Record Keeping and Reporting Flashcards
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Which EPA regulation requires facilities to maintain a written Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and associated records?
Answer: Clean Water Act 40 CFR Part 112
The SPCC rule under 40 CFR Part 112 of the Clean Water Act requires certain oil-storage facilities to prepare, implement, and maintain an SPCC Plan.
A very small quantity generator (VSQG) generates between 1 and 100 kg of hazardous waste per month. What manifest requirement applies?
Answer: VSQGs are exempt from manifest requirements if waste is sent to a large quantity generator facility
VSQGs are exempt from the manifest requirement provided their waste is sent to a facility that is a LQG under the same ownership, or to a permitted/licensed treatment or disposal facility.
Under TSCA Section 8(e), a manufacturer or importer who obtains information that a chemical substance presents a substantial risk of injury must report to EPA within how many days?
Answer: 30 calendar days
TSCA Section 8(e) requires companies to report substantial risk information to EPA within 30 calendar days of obtaining such information.
What is the key difference between a RCRA Biennial Report and an Exception Report?
Answer: The Biennial Report is a routine summary of waste activities; an Exception Report is filed when a manifest is not returned within the required timeframe
The Biennial Report is a scheduled summary of waste management activities, while an Exception Report is a corrective action document filed when manifest tracking breaks down.
Under 49 CFR 172.700, how long must DOT hazmat training records be retained for a current employee?
Answer: Previous training period plus 90 days
DOT requires hazmat training records to be retained for the duration of employment plus 90 days after the employee leaves.
Which of the following CERCLA hazardous substance releases is exempt from NRC notification requirements?
Answer: Federally permitted releases such as those covered by a valid NPDES permit
CERCLA Section 101(10) exempts 'federally permitted releases' such as those authorized under NPDES, RCRA, or Clean Air Act permits from notification requirements.
A facility's written emergency contingency plan is required under RCRA for which generator category?
Answer: Large quantity generators only
Only large quantity generators are required to have a full written RCRA contingency plan; SQGs require a simpler emergency plan and LQGs require the comprehensive contingency plan.