Environmental Compliance Inspector Regulations & Legislation Flashcards
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Under the Clean Water Act Section 402, what type of permit is required for point source discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States?
Answer: NPDES permit
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under CWA Section 402 controls point source discharges into U.S. waters.
Which federal regulation establishes the framework for managing hazardous waste from generation to disposal, often called 'cradle to grave'?
Answer: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
RCRA Subtitle C creates the cradle-to-grave hazardous waste management system covering generators, transporters, and treatment/storage/disposal facilities.
What is the primary purpose of a Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report under EPCRA Section 313?
Answer: To publicly disclose chemical releases from facilities
TRI reporting under EPCRA Section 313 requires facilities to publicly report releases of listed toxic chemicals to promote community awareness.
Under CERCLA, what legal standard of liability applies to potentially responsible parties at Superfund sites?
Answer: Strict, joint and several liability
CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability, meaning any single responsible party can be held liable for the entire cost of cleanup regardless of fault.
Which Clean Air Act program requires major sources of air pollution to obtain permits that consolidate all applicable air quality requirements?
Answer: Title V Operating Permit Program
The Title V Operating Permit Program requires major sources to hold a single permit incorporating all applicable Clean Air Act requirements.
Under RCRA, what is the maximum accumulation time allowed for large quantity generators (LQGs) of hazardous waste before they must ship it to a permitted facility?
Answer: 90 days
Large quantity generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 90 days without a storage permit under 40 CFR 262.17.