ETC Hazardous Waste Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a hazardous waste contingency plan at a generator facility?

Accepted Answer

To document emergency response procedures for accidents involving hazardous waste

Answer

To outline waste minimization goals

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To track manifest records

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To schedule waste pickups

Question 2

Which characteristic identifies a hazardous waste capable of dissolving metal containers at a pH of 2 or below or 12.5 or above?

Accepted Answer

Corrosivity

Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Toxicity

Answer

Reactivity

Question 3

What test is used to determine if a solid waste exhibits the toxicity characteristic under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)

Answer

Total Threshold Limit Concentration (TTLC)

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Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP)

Answer

Extraction Procedure Toxicity Test (EP Tox)

Question 4

A drum labeled with a yellow background, black propeller symbol, and the word 'RADIOACTIVE' is being stored alongside chemical waste. Which agency has primary authority over the radioactive portion?

Accepted Answer

NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)

Answer

EPA

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OSHA

Answer

DOT

Question 5

Under RCRA, which type of permit is required for a facility that treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste for more than 90 days?

Accepted Answer

RCRA Part B Permit

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NPDES Permit

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Air Quality Permit

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Underground Injection Control Permit

Question 6

Which DOT label shape and color is required for flammable liquid hazardous materials transported by road?

Accepted Answer

Red diamond with a flame symbol

Answer

White square-on-point with a skull and crossbones

Answer

Yellow diamond with a circle-over-lines symbol

Answer

Orange rectangle with black text