Project Planning & Contractor Supervision Flashcards
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Why must the entity conducting clearance testing be different from the firm that performed the abatement?
Answer: To prevent a conflict of interest and ensure an objective assessment of abatement effectiveness
Clearance testing by an independent party eliminates conflicts of interest, ensuring the inspection is objective and not influenced by the abatement firm's financial interest in passing.
What information must be included in post-abatement documentation provided to the property owner?
Answer: A completion report including surfaces abated, methods used, disposal records, and clearance results
Complete post-abatement documentation must describe what was done, how waste was disposed of, and include clearance results, giving the property owner a permanent record.
When managing a lead abatement project, what is the required approach to hazardous waste disposal documentation?
Answer: A manifest (waste tracking document) must be completed and retained showing the waste type, quantity, transporter, and disposal facility
Lead hazardous waste must be tracked using a hazardous waste manifest from point of generation through final disposal, with copies retained by the generator (contractor) and transporter.
What is a 'project design' document in EPA-certified lead abatement?
Answer: A written plan specifying abatement methods, containment, PPE, waste management, and clearance procedures for a specific project
A project design is a formal document created before abatement begins that details all methods, containment strategies, worker protections, and procedures to be followed on a specific project.
What must a lead abatement supervisor do when abatement work on a regulated project is complete before the clearance inspection?
Answer: Conduct a thorough visual inspection of all abated surfaces and the work area before the clearance inspector arrives
The abatement supervisor must perform a visual inspection to verify all work is complete, surfaces are clean, and containment is intact before the clearance inspector conducts their independent assessment.
Under EPA regulations, what is the consequence of performing lead abatement without a required firm certification?
Answer: Civil penalties of up to $37,500 per violation per day, plus possible criminal penalties for willful violations
Performing regulated abatement without proper firm certification is a TSCA violation subject to civil penalties up to $37,500 per day per violation and potential criminal liability for willful violations.