CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 4

Question 1

Which section of RCRA establishes the 'cradle-to-grave' manifest system for tracking hazardous waste from generation to final disposal?

Accepted Answer

All of Sections 3002, 3003, and 3004 working together

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

F

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

March 1 of each year

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

Section 112(r) Risk Management Program

Answer

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.

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CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 4