Environmental Compliance Inspector Regulations & Legislation 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, which of the following generators must submit a biennial report to the EPA?

Accepted Answer

Large quantity generators

Answer

Large quantity generators (LQGs) that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste are required to submit biennial reports to the EPA.

Question 2

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 requires facilities to report releases of toxic chemicals through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

Answer

EPCRA Section 313 established the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), which requires covered facilities to annually report releases and transfers of listed toxic chemicals.

Question 3

Which federal law primarily regulates the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Answer

CERCLA, also known as Superfund, was enacted to address abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and holds responsible parties liable for cleanup costs.

Question 4

An environmental compliance inspector discovers a facility discharging pollutants without an NPDES permit. Which statute has been violated?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

The Clean Water Act requires point sources discharging pollutants into waters of the United States to obtain an NPDES permit.

Question 5

Under the Clean Air Act, which standard applies to new or modified major stationary sources in areas that meet NAAQS?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Answer

PSD review applies to new major sources and major modifications in areas that are in attainment with NAAQS, requiring Best Available Control Technology (BACT).

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Environmental Compliance Inspector Regulations & Legislation 2