Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

A facility that generates between 100 and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified under RCRA as a:

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

Answer

Under the 2016 Generator Improvements Rule, facilities generating 100–1,000 kg/month of hazardous waste are classified as Small Quantity Generators with specific storage time and manifest requirements.

Question 2

Which CERCLA provision allows EPA to recover cleanup costs from PRPs after completing a removal or remedial action?

Accepted Answer

Section 107 liability provisions

Answer

CERCLA Section 107 establishes the liability framework that allows EPA (or private parties) to recover response costs from PRPs including owners, operators, generators, and transporters.

Question 3

Under the Clean Air Act, what distinguishes a 'major source' from an 'area source' for hazardous air pollutant regulation?

Accepted Answer

Major sources emit more than 10 tons/yr of a single HAP or 25 tons/yr of combined HAPs

Answer

Under CAA Section 112, a major source emits or has the potential to emit ≥10 tons/yr of any single HAP or ≥25 tons/yr of any combination of HAPs; area sources emit below these thresholds.

Question 4

NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for actions that are found to 'significantly affect' the quality of the human environment. What document is typically prepared first to determine if an EIS is needed?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Answer

An Environmental Assessment is a concise public document that briefly provides evidence for determining whether an EIS is required or if a FONSI can be issued.

Question 5

Under EPCRA Section 302, which category of chemicals requires facilities to notify Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) if stored above threshold planning quantities?

Accepted Answer

Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS)

Answer

EPCRA Section 302 requires facilities that store Extremely Hazardous Substances above their Threshold Planning Quantities to notify the LEPC and participate in emergency planning.

Environmental Compliance Inspector Practice Test

Environmental Compliance Inspector Practice Test

Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental Laws and Regulations 3