Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Safety Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard specifically governs worker safety during hazardous waste operations and emergency response?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
29 CFR 1910.120, known as HAZWOPER, sets training, PPE, medical surveillance, and site safety plan requirements for hazardous waste workers.
Under EPCRA Section 312, what document must facilities submit annually to state and local emergency planners?
Answer: Tier II chemical inventory report
EPCRA Section 312 requires facilities to submit annual Tier II reports listing quantities and locations of hazardous chemicals stored on-site.
The Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) program under RCRA requires that hazardous waste must meet treatment standards before:
Answer: Land disposal in any permitted facility
LDR prohibits land disposal of hazardous waste unless it meets specified treatment standards to reduce toxicity and mobility of constituents.
Which Clean Air Act program requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)?
Answer: CAA Section 112 (NESHAP)
CAA Section 112 establishes the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), requiring MACT standards at major HAP sources.
A waste that is listed as hazardous (F-listed) because it is generated from a non-specific industrial process can be delisted by:
Answer: Petitioning the EPA or authorized state to demonstrate it does not pose a hazard
Delisting requires a formal EPA or state petition process demonstrating the specific waste does not exhibit hazardous characteristics or pose other hazards.
Under RCRA, which entity is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing hazardous waste regulations once they receive EPA authorization?
Answer: Individual states with authorized programs
States that obtain EPA authorization operate their own hazardous waste programs and become the primary enforcement authority, though EPA retains oversight.
Which document outlines the chain of custody for hazardous waste from generator to disposal facility?
Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks hazardous waste shipments from generation through final disposal, ensuring cradle-to-grave accountability.