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Waste Disposal & Environmental Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under CERCLA, a lead abatement contractor may face liability for cleanup costs if they:

    Answer: Improperly disposed of lead waste that later required environmental remediation

    CERCLA imposes strict liability on parties who arranged for improper disposal of hazardous substances, including lead, at sites later requiring Superfund-type cleanup.

  2. Which action would violate RCRA's Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) for lead hazardous waste?

    Answer: Disposing of untreated lead hazardous waste in an unlined municipal landfill

    RCRA's Land Disposal Restrictions prohibit placing untreated hazardous waste on land; lead waste must meet specified treatment standards before land disposal is permitted.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a waste disposal plan in a lead abatement project specification?

    Answer: To document how all lead-containing waste will be handled, transported, and disposed of in compliance with regulations

    A waste disposal plan details the procedures for containing, labeling, transporting, and disposing of all waste streams to ensure regulatory compliance from generation through final disposal.

  4. A lead abatement contractor discovers a spill of bagged lead waste during on-site transport between work areas. The FIRST required action is to:

    Answer: Immediately contain the spill to prevent further spread of contamination

    Immediate containment of a lead waste spill is the first priority to prevent the spread of contamination and reduce additional lead exposure risk to workers and occupants.

  5. State environmental agencies with EPA-approved lead programs may establish waste disposal standards that are:

    Answer: At least as stringent as federal EPA standards, or more stringent

    States with EPA-approved lead programs may adopt regulations that meet or exceed federal requirements, but they cannot be less protective than the federal baseline.

  6. Which regulation requires lead abatement contractors to notify the appropriate state or local agency before beginning an abatement project?

    Answer: TSCA Section 402

    TSCA Section 402 authorizes EPA to establish regulations for lead-based paint activities, including requirements to notify state or local agencies before abatement projects begin.

  7. A Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) of lead hazardous waste must ensure that waste is sent to:

    Answer: A permitted hazardous waste facility, legitimate recycler, or other approved destination

    Even VSQGs must direct their hazardous waste to a permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility or a legitimate recycler under RCRA requirements.