ETC Hazardous Waste Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator

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Large Quantity Generator

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Very Small Quantity Generator

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Conditionally Exempt Generator

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

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Corrosivity

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Reactivity

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Toxicity

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

Bill of Lading

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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Land Disposal Restriction Form

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

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30 days

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60 days

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180 days

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

K-list

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P-list

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U-list

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F-list

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

LDR Notification/Certification Form

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Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet

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Waste Characterization Report

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Disposal Authorization Form