CPWM Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Clean Water Act, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)?
- NPDES Phase I/II (Correct answer)
- Section 404 Permit
- Title V Operating Permit
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Permit
Correct answer: NPDES Phase I/II
The NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Phase I and Phase II programs regulate stormwater discharges from MS4s under the Clean Water Act.
Question 2: Which federal act requires public agencies to provide reasonable accommodations in public facilities and programs for individuals with disabilities?
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Correct answer)
- Fair Housing Act
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Correct answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA requires public agencies to ensure their programs, services, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Question 3: A public works department discovers asbestos-containing materials during a road project. What is the FIRST required action?
- Immediately remove all material
- Notify EPA and stop all work
- Conduct an asbestos survey and notify appropriate agencies (Correct answer)
- Cover the material and continue work
Correct answer: Conduct an asbestos survey and notify appropriate agencies
Federal NESHAP regulations require conducting a thorough asbestos survey and notifying regulatory agencies before any demolition or renovation disturbing asbestos-containing materials.
Question 4: Which risk management concept involves transferring financial risk to a third party through contractual provisions?
- Risk avoidance
- Risk retention
- Risk transfer (Correct answer)
- Risk reduction
Correct answer: Risk transfer
Risk transfer shifts financial liability to another party, commonly through insurance requirements or indemnification clauses in contracts.
Question 5: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), employees must have access to what documents for hazardous chemicals in the workplace?
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Environmental Impact Statements
- Risk Assessment Reports
- Chemical Exposure Logs
Correct answer: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
HazCom requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) for all hazardous chemicals and make them readily accessible to employees.
Question 6: A municipality's stormwater management plan must address which of the following under MS4 Phase II requirements?
- Six minimum control measures (Correct answer)
- Annual NEPA review
- Quarterly air quality monitoring
- Monthly water table testing
Correct answer: Six minimum control measures
MS4 Phase II permits require municipalities to implement six minimum control measures including public education, illicit discharge detection, and construction site runoff control.
Question 7: Which document formally identifies, analyzes, and prioritizes potential hazards associated with a public works infrastructure project?
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) (Correct answer)
- Quality Assurance Plan
- Project Charter
Correct answer: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) systematically identifies hazards, evaluates their likelihood and severity, and prioritizes mitigation actions.
CPWM Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management 2
Under the Clean Water Act, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)?