CHMM Disposition of Hazardous Materials 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the National Priorities List (NPL) under CERCLA?

Accepted Answer

To identify sites eligible for long-term remedial response using the Hazard Ranking System

Answer

The NPL identifies sites eligible for CERCLA-funded long-term remedial action based on Hazard Ranking System scores reflecting risk to human health and environment.

Question 2

A company exports hazardous waste to a foreign country for recovery. Under RCRA, which U.S. notification requirement applies?

Accepted Answer

The exporter must notify EPA and receive written consent from the receiving country before export

Answer

RCRA Section 3017 and 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart H require exporters to notify EPA and receive written consent from the receiving country prior to export.

Question 3

Which CERCLA remedy selection criterion requires that the chosen remedy comply with applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs)?

Accepted Answer

Compliance with ARARs

Answer

One of CERCLA's nine remedy evaluation criteria specifically requires that remedies comply with or obtain waivers from applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements.

Question 4

Under DOT 49 CFR, which hazardous materials quantity threshold triggers the requirement to use a certified hazmat employee for packaging, offering for transport, or transporting hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

Any quantity of a material designated as hazardous by DOT

Answer

DOT requires that any person who handles, offers for transport, or transports hazardous materials in any quantity must be a trained and certified hazmat employee per 49 CFR 172.700.

Question 5

A facility generates F003 listed hazardous waste (spent non-halogenated solvents). The waste is treated to non-detect levels for all listed constituents. It must still be managed as listed hazardous waste unless:

Accepted Answer

The facility obtains a delisting from EPA or an authorized state

Answer

Listed hazardous waste retains its listed status unless EPA or an authorized state grants a delisting petition for that specific waste from that specific facility.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Disposition of Hazardous Materials 5