CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Safety 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs worker safety during hazardous waste operations and emergency response?
- 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom)
- 29 CFR 1926.65 (Construction)
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under EPCRA Section 312, what document must facilities submit annually to state and local emergency planners?
- Tier II chemical inventory report (Correct answer)
- Toxic Release Inventory Form R
- Hazardous waste manifest
- Emergency Response Plan
Correct 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.
Question 3: The Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) program under RCRA requires that hazardous waste must meet treatment standards before:
- Land disposal in any permitted facility (Correct answer)
- Transport across state lines
- Storage exceeding 90 days
- Incineration at any temperature
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which Clean Air Act program requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)?
- CAA Section 112 (NESHAP) (Correct answer)
- CAA Section 110 (SIP)
- CAA Section 165 (PSD)
- CAA Section 182 (NOx)
Correct 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.
Question 5: A waste that is listed as hazardous (F-listed) because it is generated from a non-specific industrial process can be delisted by:
- Petitioning the EPA or authorized state to demonstrate it does not pose a hazard (Correct answer)
- Diluting it below characteristic thresholds
- Mixing it with non-hazardous solid waste
- Storing it for more than one year
Correct 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.
Question 6: Under RCRA, which entity is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing hazardous waste regulations once they receive EPA authorization?
- Individual states with authorized programs (Correct answer)
- County environmental agencies
- The EPA Regional Office only
- Municipal solid waste districts
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which document outlines the chain of custody for hazardous waste from generator to disposal facility?
- Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (Correct answer)
- Bill of Lading
- Material Safety Data Sheet
- Waste Characterization Report
Correct answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks hazardous waste shipments from generation through final disposal, ensuring cradle-to-grave accountability.
CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Safety 3
Which OSHA standard specifically governs worker safety during hazardous waste operations and emergency response?