ENV SP Safety Regulations and Compliance 4

Question 1

Which section of the Clean Water Act requires a permit for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands?

Accepted Answer

Section 404 – Dredge and Fill Permits

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Section 303 – Water Quality Standards

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Section 401 – Water Quality Certification

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Section 319 – Nonpoint Source Management

Question 2

During a project's environmental review under NEPA, when is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required rather than an Environmental Assessment (EA)?

Accepted Answer

When a project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment

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When a project costs more than $10 million in federal funds

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When a project crosses state lines

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When a project involves more than 50 acres of disturbance

Question 3

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, what is the primary goal of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)?

Accepted Answer

Identify and evaluate hazards associated with highly hazardous chemical processes

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Calculate insurance premiums for chemical facilities

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Train workers on emergency evacuation procedures

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Determine permit thresholds under the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program

Question 4

The Envision framework's QL2.2 credit 'Improve Community Mobility and Access' includes safety considerations primarily related to:

Accepted Answer

Safe and equitable access for all users including vulnerable populations

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Worker fall protection during bridge construction

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Chemical storage tank secondary containment

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Traffic control plan OSHA compliance

Question 5

Which EPA program requires large chemical facilities to develop Risk Management Plans (RMPs) to prevent and respond to accidental chemical releases?

Accepted Answer

Clean Air Act Section 112(r) RMP Rule

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RCRA Corrective Action Program

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EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory

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TSCA Chemical Risk Evaluation Program

Question 6

A project near a historic district must comply with which federal law that requires consideration of impacts to historic properties before a federal agency approves an action?

Accepted Answer

National Historic Preservation Act Section 106

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Archaeological Resources Protection Act Section 4

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American Indian Religious Freedom Act Section 2

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Historic Sites Act of 1935

Question 7

In Envision's resilience framework, 'adaptive capacity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A system's ability to adjust, learn, and reorganize in response to change and disturbance

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The ability of a structure to exceed its original design load

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The financial reserves set aside for emergency repairs

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Redundant mechanical systems installed for backup operation