HSE Environmental Compliance and Protection 5

Question 1

Under EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) under CAA Section 112(r), what is the primary goal of a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for facilities handling regulated substances?

Accepted Answer

To systematically identify and evaluate hazards associated with processes to prevent accidental releases

Answer

A PHA is a structured, systematic examination of a chemical process to identify potential hazards, causes of accidental releases, and risk reduction measures as required under the RMP rule.

Question 2

Which term describes the concentration of a pollutant in surface water, sediment, or biota above which adverse ecological effects are expected to occur?

Accepted Answer

Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC)

Answer

The Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC), also called the chronic criterion, is the EPA water quality criterion level above which chronic adverse effects on aquatic life are expected with prolonged exposure.

Question 3

A construction site disturbs more than 1 acre of land. Under the Clean Water Act, what permit is required to manage stormwater discharges from the site?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP)

Answer

Construction sites disturbing 1 or more acres must obtain coverage under an NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) and develop a SWPPP to control stormwater runoff and prevent pollutant discharges.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'deed restriction' as an institutional control in environmental remediation?

Accepted Answer

A legal limitation recorded in property records that restricts future land use to prevent exposure to residual contamination

Answer

A deed restriction is a legally recorded land use control that limits activities (e.g., prohibiting residential use or well drilling) on property with residual contamination that does not meet unrestricted cleanup standards.

Question 5

Under the Clean Air Act's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program, which facilities must apply for a PSD permit before construction?

Accepted Answer

New major sources or major modifications in attainment areas that exceed specified emission thresholds

Answer

PSD applies to new major stationary sources and major modifications of existing sources located in areas that meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), requiring Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analysis.

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HSE Environmental Compliance and Protection 5