CHMM Waste Management 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which EPA program requires generators to track hazardous waste electronically using the e-Manifest system?
- CERCLA National Priorities List
- RCRA e-Manifest system under 40 CFR Part 262 (Correct answer)
- TSCA Chemical Data Reporting
- DOT Hazmat Registration Program
Correct answer: RCRA e-Manifest system under 40 CFR Part 262
EPA's e-Manifest system, established under the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, allows electronic tracking of hazardous waste shipments under 40 CFR Part 262.
Question 2: Under RCRA, which of the following is classified as a universal waste?
- Spent pickle liquor from steel finishing
- Batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps (Correct answer)
- Chlorinated solvents from degreasing operations
- Wastewater treatment sludge from electroplating
Correct answer: Batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps
Universal wastes under 40 CFR Part 273 include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps, which are subject to streamlined management standards.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the biennial hazardous waste report required of Large Quantity Generators?
- To report workplace injuries related to waste handling
- To provide EPA with data on types and quantities of hazardous waste generated (Correct answer)
- To notify OSHA of hazardous substance releases
- To apply for renewal of the facility's RCRA permit
Correct answer: To provide EPA with data on types and quantities of hazardous waste generated
The biennial report provides EPA and state agencies with data on the quantities and types of hazardous waste generated, managed, and shipped to TSD facilities.
Question 4: A facility's wastewater treatment sludge tests positive for lead above the TCLP regulatory level. What RCRA waste code applies?
- F006
- D008 (Correct answer)
- K048
- U151
Correct answer: D008
D008 is the RCRA hazardous waste code for wastes exhibiting the toxicity characteristic for lead, based on TCLP results exceeding 5.0 mg/L.
Question 5: When performing satellite accumulation, where must hazardous waste containers be located?
- At or near the point of generation under control of the operator (Correct answer)
- In a dedicated hazardous waste storage building
- At the facility's main accumulation area
- At the loading dock, ready for transport
Correct answer: At or near the point of generation under control of the operator
Satellite accumulation areas must be at or near the point of generation and under the control of the operator generating the waste.
Question 6: Which RCRA closure standard requires that all hazardous waste and residues be removed from a unit so it no longer poses a threat?
- Clean closure (Correct answer)
- Landfill cap closure
- Post-closure care standard
- Corrective action closure
Correct answer: Clean closure
Clean closure requires the complete removal or decontamination of all hazardous waste, waste residues, and contaminated equipment so that no further monitoring or maintenance is needed.
Question 7: A drum of ignitable hazardous waste must be kept how far from the facility property line under RCRA storage requirements?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
- No specific setback is required
Correct answer: 50 feet
RCRA regulations under 40 CFR 265.17 require that ignitable or reactive wastes be stored at least 50 feet from the facility's property line.
CHMM Waste Management 4
Which EPA program requires generators to track hazardous waste electronically using the e-Manifest system?