CHMM Waste Management 3

Question 1

When a hazardous waste is determined to be a mixture of a listed waste and a solid waste, RCRA applies which rule?

Accepted Answer

Mixture rule

Answer

The mixture rule states that any mixture of a listed hazardous waste and a solid waste is itself a listed hazardous waste, regardless of the concentration of the listed waste.

Question 2

A facility generates wastewater that is regulated under the Clean Water Act and discharged via a permitted outfall. Is this wastewater subject to RCRA hazardous waste requirements?

Accepted Answer

No, it qualifies for the CWA point source discharge exclusion

Answer

Wastewater discharged through CWA-permitted point sources is excluded from RCRA hazardous waste regulations under the point source discharge exclusion.

Question 3

Which characteristic of hazardous waste is defined by a flash point below 60°C (140°F)?

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Ignitability is defined under RCRA as a liquid with a flash point less than 60°C (140°F), among other criteria including non-liquid ignitable wastes.

Question 4

What type of permit authorizes a facility to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste under RCRA Subtitle C?

Accepted Answer

Part B permit

Answer

A RCRA Part B permit (also called a hazardous waste permit) is required for facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.

Question 5

Under RCRA, used oil that is mixed with listed hazardous waste is regulated as:

Accepted Answer

A hazardous waste subject to full Subtitle C requirements

Answer

Used oil mixed with listed hazardous waste becomes subject to full RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste regulations, not just the used oil management standards.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Waste Management 3