Environmental Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on a California construction site?
Answer: To identify potential pollution sources and specify BMPs to prevent stormwater contamination
A SWPPP identifies potential pollution sources on a construction site and specifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollutants from entering stormwater.
Which federal regulation requires contractors to submit written notification before demolishing or renovating a building that may contain regulated asbestos?
Answer: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) — Asbestos Rule
The NESHAP Asbestos Rule under the Clean Air Act requires written notification to the local air quality agency before demolition or renovation of facilities with regulated asbestos.
Under EPA regulations, what lead concentration in paint defines 'lead-based paint,' triggering RRP Rule requirements?
Answer: 0.5% lead by weight (5,000 ppm) or more
EPA defines lead-based paint as paint containing ≥0.5% lead by weight (5,000 ppm) or ≥1.0 mg/cm², which triggers RRP Rule lead-safe work practice requirements.
When a contractor encounters suspected contaminated soil during excavation in California, what is the required FIRST response?
Answer: Stop work, secure the area, and notify the appropriate regulatory agency
Upon discovering potentially contaminated soil, contractors must stop work, secure the area to prevent further exposure or spread, and notify regulatory authorities before proceeding.
California's Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) program requires submission when a business or contractor:
Answer: Stores hazardous materials at or above specified threshold quantities
California's HMBP program requires businesses to submit a plan when they handle or store hazardous materials at or above specific regulatory threshold quantities.
In the context of construction stormwater management, what does 'Best Management Practice' (BMP) refer to?
Answer: Techniques and controls used to prevent or reduce pollutant discharge from construction sites
BMPs are schedules, activities, prohibitions, maintenance procedures, and practices designed to prevent or reduce pollutants from entering stormwater at construction sites.
Under CERCLA (Superfund), a contractor who disposes of hazardous materials at a site that later requires cleanup can be held liable under what legal standard?
Answer: Strict liability — regardless of fault or the level of care the contractor exercised
CERCLA imposes strict, joint, and several liability on potentially responsible parties, meaning a contractor can be liable for full cleanup costs regardless of fault or due care.