CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, which characteristic makes a solid waste a hazardous waste based on its ability to corrode metal containers?

Accepted Answer

Corrosivity

Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Reactivity

Answer

Toxicity

Question 2

Which EPA form must large quantity generators (LQGs) use to report their hazardous waste activities biennially?

Accepted Answer

EPA Form 8700-22

Answer

EPA Form 8700-12

Answer

EPA Form 8700-13A

Answer

EPA Form 8700-34

Question 3

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), how many sections are required on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

12

Answer

14

Answer

18

Question 4

A facility discovers a release of hazardous substance above the reportable quantity. Within what timeframe must they notify the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

8 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 5

Which RCRA generator category is required to have a written emergency contingency plan and submit it to local emergency responders?

Accepted Answer

Large Quantity Generators (LQGs)

Answer

Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs)

Answer

Small Quantity Generators (SQGs)

Answer

Both SQGs and LQGs

Question 6

The Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program regulates pollutant discharges into which media?

Accepted Answer

Waters of the United States

Answer

Groundwater aquifers

Answer

Municipal solid waste landfills

Answer

Underground injection wells

Question 7

What is the maximum on-site accumulation time allowed for Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) without a storage permit under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

270 days