CPA Environmental Compliance & Spill Response

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law requires facilities to report oil spills of 25 gallons or more to the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

The Clean Water Act requires immediate reporting of oil discharges exceeding reportable quantities to the National Response Center.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan?

Accepted Answer

To prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waters

Answer

SPCC plans are required by the EPA to prevent oil from reaching navigable waters or adjoining shorelines through containment and response procedures.

Question 3

Which containment method involves placing absorbent barriers around a spill perimeter to prevent spread?

Accepted Answer

Booming and berming

Answer

Booming and berming uses physical barriers such as booms on water or earthen berms on land to contain and prevent spill spread.

Question 4

What does OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) primarily address?

Accepted Answer

Worker safety during hazardous waste operations and emergency response

Answer

HAZWOPER establishes safety and health requirements for workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response activities.

Question 5

Which agency administers the Superfund program (CERCLA) for cleaning up contaminated petroleum sites in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

The EPA administers CERCLA (Superfund), which funds and oversees cleanup of the nation's most contaminated sites including petroleum-impacted properties.

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

CPA Environmental Compliance & Spill Response