CPC CPC Environmental Compliance & Sustainability 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'construction and demolition (C&D) waste management plan'?

Accepted Answer

Identify materials to be recycled, salvaged, or landfilled and set diversion targets

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Estimate the project cost of waste disposal

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Comply with worker safety regulations only

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Determine the number of dumpsters needed

Question 2

Which environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires a full assessment of significant environmental impacts for federally funded projects?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

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Categorical Exclusion (CE)

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Environmental Assessment (EA)

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Record of Decision (ROD)

Question 3

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans under EPA regulations are required for construction sites that:

Accepted Answer

Store more than 1,320 gallons of petroleum products in aboveground containers

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Use any diesel fuel on-site

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Have more than 10 workers on-site

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Are located in a floodplain

Question 4

What is the primary goal of an 'Environmental Management System (EMS)' on a large construction project?

Accepted Answer

Systematically identify, manage, and reduce environmental impacts throughout the project

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Replace all government permits

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Track subcontractor bid prices

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Monitor worker overtime hours

Question 5

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund), which party can be held liable for site cleanup costs?

Accepted Answer

Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) including current owners, past owners, generators, and transporters

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Only the original waste generator

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Only the current property owner

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Only licensed contractors who disturbed contaminated soil

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'turbidity curtain' installed in a waterway adjacent to a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Contain suspended sediment within a defined area to protect water quality

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Prevent fish from entering the work zone

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Redirect water flow around the site

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Prevent equipment from falling into the water