Environmental Compliance Inspector Air Quality Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, which standard applies to hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emitted by major sources?

Accepted Answer

Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)

Answer

MACT standards under CAA Section 112 apply to major sources of hazardous air pollutants.

Question 2

A facility in a non-attainment area for ozone wants to expand. Which offset ratio typically applies when a new major source locates in a Serious ozone non-attainment area?

Accepted Answer

1.3:1

Answer

Serious ozone non-attainment areas require emission offsets at a 1.3:1 ratio.

Question 3

What does a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) measure in real time?

Accepted Answer

Stack gas pollutant concentrations and volumetric flow

Answer

CEMS continuously measures pollutant concentrations and stack gas flow to calculate emission rates.

Question 4

Which EPA regulation specifically controls particulate matter emissions from industrial boilers at major sources?

Accepted Answer

Boiler MACT (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD)

Answer

The Boiler MACT (Subpart DDDDD) sets emission standards for major source industrial boilers.

Question 5

During a stack test, an inspector notices the sample port is located upstream of all air pollution control devices. What is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

The test will measure uncontrolled emissions, not actual stack emissions

Answer

Sampling upstream of control devices measures raw, uncontrolled emissions rather than actual emissions released to the atmosphere.

Environmental Compliance Inspector Practice Test

Environmental Compliance Inspector Practice Test

Environmental Compliance Inspector Air Quality Compliance 2