CHMM Facility Operations with Hazmat 4

Question 1

A tank farm facility experiences a spill of a listed hazardous substance that reaches a navigable waterway. Under CERCLA Section 103 and 40 CFR Part 302, notification to the NRC is required when the quantity released equals or exceeds the:

Accepted Answer

Reportable Quantity (RQ)

Answer

CERCLA requires immediate notification to the NRC when a hazardous substance release equals or exceeds its Reportable Quantity.

Question 2

Under NFPA 1, a facility's hazardous materials inventory control plan must include which of the following for each hazardous material stored on site?

Accepted Answer

The maximum quantity stored, storage location, and applicable hazard category

Answer

An inventory control plan must document the maximum allowable quantity, storage location, and hazard classification for each hazardous material.

Question 3

A facility generates a waste solvent mixture containing trichloroethylene (TCE). Under RCRA, this waste would most likely be classified as which type of listed hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

F001

Answer

F001 covers spent halogenated solvents including TCE used in degreasing operations.

Question 4

When performing an internal compliance audit of a hazmat facility, which regulatory citation would apply to a finding that the facility's emergency response plan has not been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months?

Accepted Answer

40 CFR 264.54

Answer

40 CFR 264.54 requires permitted TSD facilities to review and immediately amend the contingency plan when necessary, with annual review implied by facility changes.

Question 5

A facility is evaluating whether to install a fixed gas detection system in a chemical storage room. Which NFPA standard provides guidance on detector placement and alarm setpoints for flammable gas and vapor detection?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 72 combined with API RP 505

Answer

NFPA 72 addresses the fire alarm system infrastructure while API RP 505 provides specific guidance on flammable gas detector placement and alarm thresholds in facilities.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Facility Operations with Hazmat 4