CSLB Environmental Regulations and Compliance 3

Question 1

How many working days before demolition must a contractor submit written asbestos notification under federal NESHAP regulations?

Accepted Answer

10 working days

Answer

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.

Question 2

If a contractor discovers an unknown underground storage tank (UST) during excavation in California, primary financial responsibility for assessment and cleanup falls on:

Accepted Answer

The current property owner and other responsible parties such as former operators

Answer

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.

Question 3

California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) most directly affects contractors by:

Accepted Answer

Restricting significant dewatering activities and requiring permits for large-scale groundwater extraction

Answer

SGMA regulates groundwater extraction including major construction dewatering, requiring permits and potentially limiting how much groundwater can be removed from overdrafted basins.

Question 4

What site-specific document must contractors covered by California's Construction General Permit develop, implement, and keep current throughout the project?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifying BMPs for the project site

Answer

The NPDES Construction General Permit requires covered sites to develop, implement, and continuously maintain a site-specific SWPPP identifying BMPs appropriate to site conditions.

Question 5

Which California agency administers the Hazardous Waste Control Law and oversees contaminated site cleanup projects?

Accepted Answer

Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)

Answer

DTSC regulates hazardous waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal in California and oversees cleanup of contaminated sites.

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB Environmental Regulations and Compliance 3