Epa Core Knowledge Hazardous Waste Management

Question 1

Under RCRA, which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

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Biodegradability

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Solubility

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Volatility

Question 2

Which federal law primarily governs the management of hazardous waste from cradle to grave?

Accepted Answer

RCRA

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CERCLA

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Clean Water Act

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TSCA

Question 3

A waste exhibits the toxicity characteristic if it contains regulated contaminants above threshold levels when tested using which procedure?

Accepted Answer

The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)

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The Bioassay Concentration Method

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The Total Threshold Limit Concentration test

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The Standard Methods for Aquatic Toxicity

Question 4

Under RCRA, an aqueous waste is considered corrosive if its pH is at or below what value?

Accepted Answer

2

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4

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6

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3

Question 5

Which RCRA listed waste designation covers wastes from specific industries such as petroleum refining and electroplating?

Accepted Answer

K-list

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P-list

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U-list

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F-list

Question 6

Which RCRA waste list designation applies to acutely hazardous discarded commercial chemical products?

Accepted Answer

P-list

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F-list

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K-list

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U-list

Question 7

Under RCRA, a solid waste is classified as hazardous if it:

Accepted Answer

Appears on an EPA hazardous waste list or exhibits a hazardous characteristic

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Is generated in quantities greater than 1,000 kg/month

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Is disposed of in a municipal solid waste landfill

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Is generated at a facility with more than 100 employees