Environmental Compliance Inspector Air Quality and Emissions 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, what is the primary purpose of a State Implementation Plan (SIP)?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate how a state will attain and maintain NAAQS

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To fund state air monitoring networks

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To license environmental compliance inspectors

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To regulate interstate shipment of hazardous air pollutants

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a 'criteria pollutant' under the NAAQS framework?

Accepted Answer

Particulate matter (PM2.5)

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Benzene

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Mercury

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Hydrogen sulfide

Question 3

A facility subject to Title V permitting must submit a compliance certification to the permitting authority at least:

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Monthly

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Quarterly

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Every five years

Question 4

What does the term 'Potential to Emit' (PTE) represent for a stationary source?

Accepted Answer

Maximum capacity emissions assuming continuous operation with no controls

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Actual measured emissions over the past year

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The permitted emission limit set by the state

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Emissions calculated using dispersion modeling

Question 5

During a stack test, Method 9 (EPA Reference Method) is used to measure:

Accepted Answer

Visible emissions opacity

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Sulfur dioxide concentration

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Particulate matter mass loading

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Carbon monoxide levels

Question 6

Which program requires facilities that emit 100 tons/year or more of a regulated pollutant to obtain a federal operating permit?

Accepted Answer

Title V Operating Permit Program

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Title IV Acid Rain Program

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New Source Review (NSR)

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Question 7

An inspector observes a boiler at a facility running without its baghouse operational. The most immediate regulatory concern is:

Accepted Answer

Excess particulate matter emissions violating permit limits

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Failure to maintain equipment logs

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Improper fuel storage practices

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Missing stack identification tags