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Environmental Regulations & Policy Flashcards

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  1. Under the Clean Air Act, which program requires major stationary sources to obtain permits before construction or modification?

    Answer: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

    The Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program requires major new or modified stationary sources to obtain pre-construction permits in attainment areas.

  2. Which federal regulation sets energy efficiency standards for commercial and industrial equipment sold in the United States?

    Answer: Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007

    EISA 2007 expanded and strengthened energy efficiency standards for commercial and industrial equipment, including lighting and HVAC systems.

  3. A facility discovers it released a hazardous substance above the reportable quantity threshold. Under CERCLA, it must notify which agency?

    Answer: National Response Center (NRC)

    CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center when a hazardous substance release exceeds the reportable quantity.

  4. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) primarily gives EPA authority to:

    Answer: Require reporting, record-keeping and testing of chemical substances

    TSCA authorizes EPA to require reporting, record-keeping, testing, and restrictions on chemical substances and mixtures manufactured or imported in the US.

  5. Under EPA's Tier 2 vehicle emission standards, sulfur content in gasoline is regulated because sulfur:

    Answer: Poisons catalytic converters reducing their effectiveness

    Sulfur in gasoline poisons catalytic converters, reducing their ability to control harmful emissions of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide.

  6. Which provision of the Clean Water Act requires industrial facilities to develop and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans?

    Answer: Section 311

    Clean Water Act Section 311 addresses oil and hazardous substance liability and requires SPCC plans for facilities with oil storage above threshold quantities.

  7. An energy manager is reviewing a facility's obligations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Section 313 requires:

    Answer: Annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting to EPA

    EPCRA Section 313 requires facilities meeting threshold criteria to submit annual Toxic Release Inventory reports detailing releases and transfers of listed chemicals.