CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which section of RCRA establishes the 'cradle-to-grave' manifest system for tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal?
- Section 3002 (Generator Standards)
- Section 3003 (Transporter Standards)
- Section 3004 (TSD Facility Standards)
- All of Sections 3002, 3003, and 3004 working together (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under RCRA, a 'listed' hazardous waste from a non-specific source is designated with which prefix letter?
- F (Correct answer)
- K
- P
- U
Correct answer: F
F-listed wastes are from non-specific (general) industrial processes, such as spent solvents and electroplating wastes, applicable across many industries.
Question 3: A facility must submit a Tier II hazardous chemical inventory report under EPCRA Section 312 by what deadline?
- January 1 of each year
- March 1 of each year (Correct answer)
- June 30 of each year
- October 1 of each year
Correct 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.
Question 4: When performing a job hazard analysis (JHA) for waste handling operations, what is the FIRST step in the process?
- Identify hazards associated with each step
- Select the job to be analyzed (Correct answer)
- Determine appropriate controls for each hazard
- Train employees on the completed JHA
Correct 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.
Question 5: Under the Clean Air Act, which program requires facilities with processes containing regulated substances above threshold quantities to prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP)?
- Title III Emergency Planning
- Section 112(r) Risk Management Program (Correct answer)
- Title IV Acid Deposition Control
- New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Correct 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.
Question 6: 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?
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 15 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses confined space entry in general industry, requiring a permit system for permit-required confined spaces?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.120
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct 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.
CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 4
Which section of RCRA establishes the 'cradle-to-grave' manifest system for tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal?