CHMM Record Keeping and Reporting 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A facility discovers a discrepancy between the quantity of hazardous waste listed on the manifest and the quantity actually received. What must the TSD facility do?
- Note the discrepancy on the manifest and report significant discrepancies to EPA within 15 days (Correct answer)
- Refuse the shipment and return it to the generator immediately
- Accept the shipment and notify the generator verbally
- File a complaint with DOT within 5 days
Correct answer: Note the discrepancy on the manifest and report significant discrepancies to EPA within 15 days
RCRA requires TSD facilities to note manifest discrepancies and report significant ones (10% or more by weight) to the EPA regional administrator within 15 days.
Question 2: Under EPCRA Section 304, a release of an extremely hazardous substance above the reportable quantity must be reported to the LEPC within what timeframe?
- Immediately (as soon as the release is discovered) (Correct answer)
- Within 4 hours
- Within 24 hours
- Within 72 hours
Correct answer: Immediately (as soon as the release is discovered)
EPCRA Section 304 requires immediate notification to the LEPC and SERC for releases of EHS substances above the reportable quantity.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT required information on a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest?
- Generator's EPA ID number
- Waste characterization (DOT description)
- Chemical Oxygen Demand of the waste (Correct answer)
- Number and type of containers
Correct answer: Chemical Oxygen Demand of the waste
The manifest requires the EPA ID number, DOT shipping description, container count and type, and quantity — but not Chemical Oxygen Demand, which is a wastewater parameter.
Question 4: What is the maximum accumulation time for a large quantity generator before the waste must be shipped off-site or the facility must have a RCRA storage permit?
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 180 days
- 270 days
- 365 days
Correct answer: 90 days
Large quantity generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for no more than 90 days without a RCRA storage permit.
Question 5: Under DOT 49 CFR Part 171, who is responsible for preparing the shipping paper (hazardous materials description) for a hazardous waste shipment?
- The receiving TSD facility
- The transporter
- The generator (offeror) (Correct answer)
- The state hazmat coordinator
Correct answer: The generator (offeror)
The generator, as the offeror of the hazardous material, is responsible for preparing accurate shipping papers including the proper DOT description.
Question 6: A facility is subject to EPCRA Section 312 Tier II reporting. By what date must the annual report be submitted?
- January 1
- March 1 (Correct answer)
- June 30
- December 31
Correct answer: March 1
Tier II reports covering the previous calendar year's chemical inventories must be submitted by March 1 of each year.
Question 7: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020, employees have the right to access their personal exposure and medical records. Within how many days must an employer provide access upon request?
- 5 days
- 15 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 15 days
OSHA 1910.1020 requires employers to provide employees access to their exposure and medical records within 15 working days of a request.
CHMM Record Keeping and Reporting 4
A facility discovers a discrepancy between the quantity of hazardous waste listed on the manifest and the quantity actually received.
What must the TSD facility do?