HSE Environmental Compliance 3

Question 1

Which regulatory term describes the formal written approval required before constructing a new major source of air pollution in an attainment area?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit

Answer

PSD permits are required pre-construction for new major sources or major modifications in areas that meet NAAQS, ensuring air quality does not significantly deteriorate.

Question 2

A generator produces 150 kg of hazardous waste in one month. Under RCRA, this facility is classified as which generator category?

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator

Answer

Under RCRA, a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) produces between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per calendar month.

Question 3

The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is mandated by which section of EPCRA?

Accepted Answer

Section 313

Answer

EPCRA Section 313 requires certain facilities to report annual releases of listed toxic chemicals to the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program.

Question 4

Under the Clean Water Act, which term describes the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive while still meeting water quality standards?

Accepted Answer

Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

Answer

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is the calculated maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can absorb while still meeting water quality standards.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard requires employers to train workers on hazardous chemicals using Safety Data Sheets and labeling?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom)

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) at 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires chemical hazard training, SDS access, and GHS-compliant labeling for workers.

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HSE Environmental Compliance 3