CHMM Disposition of Hazardous Materials 3

Question 1

Under RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs), what must generators do before sending restricted hazardous waste to a land disposal unit?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the waste meets treatment standards and notify the receiving facility

Answer

Generators must ensure restricted wastes meet LDR treatment standards and provide a one-time written notice to the receiving TSDF.

Question 2

Which disposal method involves injecting treated or untreated hazardous waste into deep geologic formations and is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Accepted Answer

Deep well injection

Answer

Deep well injection (Class I hazardous waste wells) is regulated under the Underground Injection Control program of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Question 3

A small quantity generator (SQG) accumulating hazardous waste on-site must comply with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A 270-day accumulation limit and specific container/tank standards

Answer

SQGs may accumulate hazardous waste for up to 270 days and must meet container and tank management standards under 40 CFR 262.

Question 4

Which technology-based treatment standard under LDRs allows land disposal of hazardous waste when the waste cannot practicably be treated to meet concentration-based standards?

Accepted Answer

Treatability variance

Answer

A treatability variance under 40 CFR 268.44 allows alternative treatment standards when wastes cannot meet established LDR standards.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a RCRA Corrective Action?

Accepted Answer

To remediate releases of hazardous waste from TSD facilities

Answer

RCRA Corrective Action (Subtitle C, Section 3004(u)) requires TSDFs to investigate and clean up releases of hazardous waste or constituents.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Disposition of Hazardous Materials 3