Environmental Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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How many working days before demolition must a contractor submit written asbestos notification under federal NESHAP regulations?
Answer: 10 working days
NESHAP requires written notification to the applicable regulatory agency at least 10 working days before demolition or renovation that may disturb regulated asbestos-containing materials.
If a contractor discovers an unknown underground storage tank (UST) during excavation in California, primary financial responsibility for assessment and cleanup falls on:
Answer: The current property owner and other responsible parties such as former operators
Under California law, the current property owner and responsible parties (such as former operators) bear primary financial liability for UST assessment and cleanup, not the contractor who discovers it.
California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) most directly affects contractors by:
Answer: Restricting significant dewatering activities and requiring permits for large-scale groundwater extraction
SGMA regulates groundwater extraction including major construction dewatering, requiring permits and potentially limiting how much groundwater can be removed from overdrafted basins.
What site-specific document must contractors covered by California's Construction General Permit develop, implement, and keep current throughout the project?
Answer: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifying BMPs for the project site
The NPDES Construction General Permit requires covered sites to develop, implement, and continuously maintain a site-specific SWPPP identifying BMPs appropriate to site conditions.
Which California agency administers the Hazardous Waste Control Law and oversees contaminated site cleanup projects?
Answer: Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
DTSC regulates hazardous waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal in California and oversees cleanup of contaminated sites.
A contractor hired to remove underground fuel tanks at a former gas station in California most likely needs which permit or program enrollment before beginning work?
Answer: A Unified Program Facility Permit and enrollment under California's UST Program
UST removal in California requires enrollment under the state's UST Program administered through the Unified Program, which consolidates multiple environmental permit requirements.
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), who bears primary responsibility for preparing the Initial Study to determine whether a construction project may have significant environmental impacts?
Answer: The lead public agency with primary discretionary approval authority over the project
CEQA designates the lead agency — typically the local government or state agency with primary discretionary authority — as responsible for preparing and certifying environmental review documents.