CHMM Waste Management 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, which of the following actions qualifies as 'treatment' of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

Neutralizing acidic waste to change its pH

Answer

RCRA defines treatment as any method, technique, or process designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological character of hazardous waste, such as neutralization.

Question 2

A generator produces exactly 99 kg of acute hazardous waste in a calendar month. How is this generator classified?

Accepted Answer

Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

Answer

Generators producing more than 1 kg of acute (P-listed) hazardous waste per month are classified as Large Quantity Generators regardless of total waste volume.

Question 3

Which document must accompany a hazardous waste shipment from the point of generation to its final destination?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) must accompany all off-site shipments of hazardous waste.

Question 4

Which waste code category covers wastes from specific industries such as petroleum refining and wood preserving?

Accepted Answer

K-listed wastes

Answer

K-listed wastes are source-specific hazardous wastes generated by specific industrial processes such as petroleum refining, wood preserving, and inorganic chemical production.

Question 5

Under RCRA land disposal restrictions (LDRs), what must a generator provide when shipping restricted hazardous waste off-site?

Accepted Answer

A land disposal restriction notification

Answer

Generators must provide LDR notification (treatment standards documentation) with each shipment of restricted hazardous waste sent for disposal.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Waste Management 2