Environmental Compliance Inspector Federal Environmental Regulations 3

Question 1

A facility releases 500 pounds of a listed hazardous substance in one hour. Under CERCLA, what action is immediately required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the National Response Center if the release meets or exceeds the Reportable Quantity

Answer

CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center whenever a hazardous substance is released in an amount equal to or greater than its Reportable Quantity.

Question 2

Which Clean Air Act program requires large industrial facilities to obtain operating permits that consolidate all air quality requirements into a single document?

Accepted Answer

Title V Operating Permit Program

Answer

The Title V Operating Permit Program requires major sources of air pollution to obtain comprehensive permits that incorporate all applicable air quality requirements in one document.

Question 3

Under FIFRA, what must a pesticide manufacturer demonstrate before EPA will register a new pesticide product?

Accepted Answer

The benefits outweigh unreasonable adverse effects on humans and the environment

Answer

FIFRA requires EPA to register pesticides only when the data show that, when used as directed, benefits outweigh any unreasonable risk of adverse effects on humans or the environment.

Question 4

An inspector discovers a drum of unknown waste at an industrial facility. Under RCRA, what is the first step in determining regulatory status?

Accepted Answer

Determine whether the material is a solid waste, then whether it is hazardous

Answer

RCRA hazardous waste determination follows a two-step process: first confirm the material is a solid waste, then evaluate whether it is excluded, listed, or exhibits a hazardous characteristic.

Question 5

The Clean Water Act's Section 404 program, administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, regulates which specific activity?

Accepted Answer

Discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States

Answer

Section 404 of the CWA establishes a permit program for the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters, including wetlands, administered primarily by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Environmental Compliance Inspector Federal Environmental Regulations 3