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Question 1

Which provision of CERCLA allows EPA to recover cleanup costs from potentially responsible parties (PRPs) at Superfund sites?

Accepted Answer

Cost recovery under Section 107

Answer

CERCLA Section 107 establishes strict, joint and several liability allowing EPA to sue PRPs to recover response costs incurred at Superfund sites.

Question 2

A facility subject to EPCRA Section 313 must file a Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Form R if it manufactures or processes a listed chemical above what threshold?

Accepted Answer

25,000 pounds for manufacturing/processing; 10,000 pounds for otherwise use

Answer

TRI reporting thresholds are 25,000 lbs for manufactured or processed chemicals and 10,000 lbs for chemicals otherwise used at the facility.

Question 3

The Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program regulates wells to protect:

Accepted Answer

Underground sources of drinking water (USDWs)

Answer

The UIC program protects USDWs by regulating the construction, operation, and closure of injection wells that could contaminate groundwater.

Question 4

Which type of RCRA permit is required to store, treat, or dispose of hazardous waste at a facility?

Accepted Answer

RCRA Part B permit

Answer

A RCRA Part B permit is the full operating permit required for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs).

Question 5

Under DOT regulations, which placard is required on a vehicle transporting more than 1,000 lbs of a Class 3 flammable liquid?

Accepted Answer

FLAMMABLE placard (red diamond with flame symbol)

Answer

Class 3 flammable liquids require the red FLAMMABLE placard when transported in quantities exceeding 1,000 lbs under 49 CFR Part 172.

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