Regulatory Compliance and Safety Flashcards
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Which section of RCRA establishes the 'cradle-to-grave' manifest system for tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal?
Answer: All of Sections 3002, 3003, and 3004 working together
The cradle-to-grave tracking system is created by the combined requirements of generator (3002), transporter (3003), and TSD facility (3004) standards working in concert.
Under RCRA, a 'listed' hazardous waste from a non-specific source is designated with which prefix letter?
Answer: F
F-listed wastes are from non-specific (general) industrial processes, such as spent solvents and electroplating wastes, applicable across many industries.
A facility must submit a Tier II hazardous chemical inventory report under EPCRA Section 312 by what deadline?
Answer: March 1 of each year
EPCRA Section 312 requires facilities to submit Tier II emergency and hazardous chemical inventory forms to their SERC, LEPC, and local fire department by March 1 annually.
When performing a job hazard analysis (JHA) for waste handling operations, what is the FIRST step in the process?
Answer: Select the job to be analyzed
A JHA begins by selecting and describing the specific job or task to be analyzed before identifying its steps, hazards, or controls.
Under the Clean Air Act, which program requires facilities with processes containing regulated substances above threshold quantities to prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP)?
Answer: Section 112(r) Risk Management Program
CAA Section 112(r) requires facilities that hold regulated substances above specified threshold quantities to implement a Risk Management Program and submit an RMP to EPA.
A manifest discrepancy of more than 10% by weight in liquid hazardous waste must be reported to EPA within what timeframe by the receiving facility?
Answer: 15 days
Under 40 CFR 264.72, TSD facilities that cannot resolve a manifest discrepancy within 15 days must submit a written discrepancy report to the EPA Regional Administrator.
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses confined space entry in general industry, requiring a permit system for permit-required confined spaces?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.146
29 CFR 1910.146 covers permit-required confined spaces, mandating written programs, entry permits, attendants, and rescue procedures for spaces with serious hazard potential.