HSE Environmental Regulations and Sustainability Practices 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, what is the primary purpose of a State Implementation Plan (SIP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline how each state will attain and maintain NAAQS

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To fund state environmental agencies

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To regulate interstate water pollution

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To establish state-level OSHA programs

Question 2

Which RCRA subtitle specifically governs the management of hazardous waste from generation to final disposal?

Accepted Answer

Subtitle C

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Subtitle B

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Subtitle D

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Subtitle I

Question 3

A facility releases a listed hazardous substance at a quantity above its reportable quantity. Under CERCLA, notification must be made to:

Accepted Answer

The National Response Center

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The local fire department only

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OSHA within 24 hours

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The state attorney general

Question 4

Which sustainability framework uses the concept of 'planetary boundaries' to define safe operating space for humanity?

Accepted Answer

Stockholm Resilience Centre model

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Triple Bottom Line

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Cradle-to-Cradle

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ISO 14001

Question 5

Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Tier II reports must be submitted annually by:

Accepted Answer

February 15 (March 1 in some states)

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January 1

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April 15

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June 30

Question 6

What is the primary goal of a Pollution Prevention (P2) program under EPA's P2 Act of 1990?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the amount of hazardous substances created at the source

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To treat pollutants after they are generated

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To transfer waste between facilities legally

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To establish liability for contaminated sites

Question 7

Which document is required by EPCRA Section 311 and must be provided to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazardous chemicals on-site

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Form R toxic release inventory report

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SPCC Plan

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Environmental Impact Statement