CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Safety 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs worker safety during hazardous waste operations and emergency response?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tier II chemical inventory report

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Land disposal in any permitted facility

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

CAA Section 112 (NESHAP)

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Petitioning the EPA or authorized state to demonstrate it does not pose a hazard

Answer

Delisting requires a formal EPA or state petition process demonstrating the specific waste does not exhibit hazardous characteristics or pose other hazards.

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