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Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards

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  1. Under ISO 14001, what is the primary purpose of an environmental aspect register in a lubrication management program?

    Answer: To identify and evaluate environmental impacts associated with lubrication activities

    ISO 14001 requires organizations to identify environmental aspects and assess their significance so that significant aspects receive appropriate operational controls.

  2. The NSF H1 registration category for lubricants is specifically required for incidental food contact applications. What concentration limit applies?

    Answer: 10 ppm maximum in the finished food product

    NSF H1 lubricants are formulated to be acceptable for incidental food contact at concentrations not exceeding 10 ppm in the finished food product.

  3. A facility generates 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. Under RCRA, this facility is classified as a:

    Answer: Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

    Facilities generating between 100 and 1,000 kg (220–2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste per month are classified as Small Quantity Generators under RCRA.

  4. Which regulation requires lubricant suppliers to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to downstream users before or at the time of first product delivery?

    Answer: OSHA HazCom Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200

    OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom / Right-to-Know) at 29 CFR 1910.1200 mandates that chemical manufacturers and distributors provide SDS documents to employers.

  5. When a new lubricant additive is introduced to the U.S. market, what must the manufacturer submit to the EPA before commencing manufacture?

    Answer: Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN) under TSCA

    TSCA Section 5 requires a Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN) to be submitted to the EPA at least 90 days before manufacturing or importing a new chemical substance.

  6. Which of the following best describes the 'Boiler and Industrial Furnace' (BIF) rule's impact on used oil management?

    Answer: It sets emission standards for burning used oil in industrial furnaces and boilers

    The BIF rule (40 CFR Parts 266 and 63) establishes air emission standards for burning hazardous waste, including off-specification used oil, in boilers and industrial furnaces.

  7. A company's lubricant storage area releases 100 lbs of a listed CERCLA hazardous substance in a single incident. What immediate action is required?

    Answer: Notify the National Response Center (NRC) immediately

    Releases of CERCLA hazardous substances at or above the reportable quantity (RQ) require immediate notification to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802).