EPA Waste Disposal & Environmental Compliance 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Improperly disposed of lead waste that later required environmental remediation

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Followed all EPA lead-safe work practice guidelines throughout the project

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Completed the project within the contracted timeline

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Used only EPA-approved containment and abatement methods

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Disposing of untreated lead hazardous waste in an unlined municipal landfill

Answer

Performing TCLP testing prior to disposal

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Using an EPA-permitted hazardous waste disposal facility

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Maintaining manifest records for three years

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To satisfy local building permit requirements only

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To estimate project costs for insurance and bonding purposes

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To identify subcontractors responsible for post-project cleanup

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Immediately contain the spill to prevent further spread of contamination

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Continue work and clean up the spill at the end of the shift

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Notify the building owner and vacate the site pending instructions

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Call the local fire department hazmat team

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Less stringent than federal EPA standards to reduce contractor burden

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Identical to federal standards with no permitted variation

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Only applicable to commercial and industrial projects

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

TSCA Section 402

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RCRA Section 3010

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Clean Air Act Section 112(r)

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CERCLA Section 103

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Any municipal solid waste landfill without additional restriction

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A state-approved non-hazardous landfill regardless of TCLP results

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Any facility the transporter selects