Safety Regulations and Compliance Flashcards

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under EPCRA Section 313 requires certain facilities to annually report releases of toxic chemicals to:

Answer: EPA and the state, with data publicly accessible

TRI reports are submitted to EPA and state agencies and are made publicly available in EPA's TRI database to support community right-to-know.

Which Envision credit addresses the safety and reliability of energy supply for infrastructure operations?

Answer: RL1.3 – Prepare for Long-Term Adaptability

RL1.3 evaluates how well a project is designed to adapt to long-term changes including energy supply reliability and climate shifts that affect operations.

Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), what is a 'Section 7 consultation' and when is it required?

Answer: A formal or informal process where federal agencies consult with FWS or NMFS to ensure projects do not jeopardize listed species

ESA Section 7 requires federal agencies to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries to ensure their actions are not likely to jeopardize listed species or destroy critical habitat.

What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on a construction site?

Answer: Identify sources of stormwater pollution and describe best management practices to minimize discharge of pollutants

A SWPPP is required under the NPDES Construction General Permit and documents BMPs to prevent pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and debris from entering stormwater runoff.

A project team applies for Envision certification and discovers the design does not address a known seismic hazard zone. Under which Envision credit would this gap most likely be cited?

Answer: RL2.1 – Assess Climate Threat to Infrastructure

RL2.1 requires projects to assess threats from natural hazards including seismic events and design infrastructure to withstand or adapt to those threats.

Which DOT regulation governs the transportation of hazardous materials by highway and requires proper placarding, packaging, and shipping papers?

Answer: 49 CFR Parts 100–185 – Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)

DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 100–185) govern the transportation of hazardous materials including classification, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and shipping papers.

In life-cycle safety analysis for an Envision project, which phase is often overlooked but carries significant safety risks from hazardous material exposure and structural instability?

Answer: End-of-life decommissioning and demolition phase

Decommissioning and demolition often expose workers to asbestos, lead paint, and structural hazards, making end-of-life safety planning a critical but frequently neglected lifecycle stage.