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Hazardous Waste Management Flashcards

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  1. Under RCRA, a facility that generates 100 to 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified as which type of generator?

    Answer: Small Quantity Generator

    Facilities generating 100–1,000 kg/month are classified as Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) under RCRA regulations.

  2. Which EPA characteristic makes a waste hazardous due to its ability to catch fire under standard conditions?

    Answer: Ignitability

    Ignitability is the RCRA characteristic applied to wastes that can readily catch fire, including liquids with a flash point below 60°C.

  3. What document must accompany hazardous waste shipments from a generator to a treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF)?

    Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

    The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is the legally required tracking document that travels with hazardous waste from point of generation to final disposal.

  4. What is the maximum on-site accumulation time for hazardous waste at a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) facility?

    Answer: 90 days

    LQGs are permitted to accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 90 days without a storage permit under RCRA.

  5. Which RCRA listed waste code category covers wastes from specific industries such as wood preserving and petroleum refining?

    Answer: K-list

    K-list wastes are source-specific hazardous wastes from particular industries such as petroleum refining, wood preservation, and inorganic pigment manufacturing.

  6. Land disposal restrictions (LDRs) under RCRA require that hazardous wastes meet treatment standards before disposal. What form notifies the receiving facility of these restrictions?

    Answer: LDR Notification/Certification Form

    The LDR Notification/Certification Form must accompany hazardous waste shipments to inform the receiving TSDF of applicable land disposal restrictions and treatment standards.