Epa Core Knowledge Hazardous Waste Management 3

Question 1

The Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) program under RCRA requires hazardous waste to be treated to what standard before land disposal?

Accepted Answer

Best Demonstrated Available Technology (BDAT)

Answer

Best Available Technology (BAT)

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Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)

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Best Practical Control Technology (BPCT)

Question 2

Which RCRA subtitle governs hazardous waste management and establishes permitting requirements for TSDFs?

Accepted Answer

Subtitle C

Answer

Subtitle A

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Subtitle B

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Subtitle D

Question 3

Which disposal method for hazardous waste is acceptable under RCRA Subtitle C?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous waste landfills with engineered liner systems

Answer

Open burning in rural areas

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Discharge to municipal sewer systems

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Ocean dumping in international waters

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the 'corrective action' requirement under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

To require cleanup of releases of hazardous waste or constituents at or from TSDFs

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To penalize facilities for past permit violations

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To require facilities to install air pollution controls

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To mandate upgrades to facility infrastructure

Question 5

Bioremediation used in hazardous waste treatment works primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Using microorganisms to break down or detoxify contaminants

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Using high-temperature incineration to destroy contaminants

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Applying chemical oxidants to neutralize hazardous constituents

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Physically removing contaminated soil for off-site disposal

Question 6

Under RCRA's Land Disposal Restrictions, a treatment variance may be granted when:

Accepted Answer

No technology exists to treat the waste to the required standard, or it is technically unachievable for the specific waste

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The generator cannot afford to meet the treatment standard

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The waste is being generated in small quantities

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The facility has been in operation for more than 20 years

Question 7

Which of the following activities requires a RCRA Subtitle C permit?

Accepted Answer

Operating a commercial hazardous waste incineration facility

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Generating 500 kg of hazardous waste per month

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Storing hazardous waste in a 90-day LQG accumulation area

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Transporting hazardous waste across state lines under EPA ID