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  1. Which EPA program requires generators to track hazardous waste electronically using the e-Manifest system?

    Answer: RCRA e-Manifest system under 40 CFR Part 262

    EPA's e-Manifest system, established under the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, allows electronic tracking of hazardous waste shipments under 40 CFR Part 262.

  2. Under RCRA, which of the following is classified as a universal waste?

    Answer: Batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps

    Universal wastes under 40 CFR Part 273 include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps, which are subject to streamlined management standards.

  3. What is the primary purpose of the biennial hazardous waste report required of Large Quantity Generators?

    Answer: To provide EPA with data on types and quantities of hazardous waste generated

    The biennial report provides EPA and state agencies with data on the quantities and types of hazardous waste generated, managed, and shipped to TSD facilities.

  4. A facility's wastewater treatment sludge tests positive for lead above the TCLP regulatory level. What RCRA waste code applies?

    Answer: D008

    D008 is the RCRA hazardous waste code for wastes exhibiting the toxicity characteristic for lead, based on TCLP results exceeding 5.0 mg/L.

  5. When performing satellite accumulation, where must hazardous waste containers be located?

    Answer: At or near the point of generation under control of the operator

    Satellite accumulation areas must be at or near the point of generation and under the control of the operator generating the waste.

  6. Which RCRA closure standard requires that all hazardous waste and residues be removed from a unit so it no longer poses a threat?

    Answer: Clean closure

    Clean closure requires the complete removal or decontamination of all hazardous waste, waste residues, and contaminated equipment so that no further monitoring or maintenance is needed.

  7. A drum of ignitable hazardous waste must be kept how far from the facility property line under RCRA storage requirements?

    Answer: 50 feet

    RCRA regulations under 40 CFR 265.17 require that ignitable or reactive wastes be stored at least 50 feet from the facility's property line.