CES Regulations and Compliance

Question 1

Which U.S. law primarily governs hazardous waste management?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

Clean Air Act

Answer

Toxic Substances Control Act

Question 2

What does the acronym 'CERCLA' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Answer

Clean Environmental Resource Control and Law Act

Answer

Chemical Emergency Response and Cleanup Law Agreement

Answer

Certified Environmental Remediation and Cleanup Act

Question 3

Which federal agency enforces environmental laws in the United States?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

FDA

Answer

USDA

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide detailed information about chemicals

Answer

To identify hazardous locations

Answer

To ensure site inspections

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To track employee health records

Question 5

Which regulation governs the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

RCRA

Answer

TSCA

Answer

CERCLA

Question 6

What must be included on a hazardous waste label?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Waste, generator info, and waste codes

Answer

Only the shipping date

Answer

Only the name of the transporter

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Name of the recycling facility

Question 7

Which act requires companies to report chemical spills?

Accepted Answer

EPCRA

Answer

RCRA

Answer

CERCLA

Answer

NEPA

Question 8

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations on a site?

Accepted Answer

Environmental compliance manager

Answer

Local community

Answer

Site janitor

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Company legal team

Question 9

What is the purpose of an environmental audit?

Accepted Answer

To assess environmental compliance and risks

Answer

To fire non-compliant staff

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To improve interior design

Answer

To monitor employee attendance