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Environmental Standards and Permits Flashcards

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  1. What does the EPA's RRP Rule require for contractors renovating pre-1978 homes in Illinois?

    Answer: Certification and lead-safe work practices to minimize lead dust

    The EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires certified contractors to use lead-safe work practices to protect families from lead dust.

  2. What is the primary purpose of erosion and sediment controls on Illinois construction sites?

    Answer: To prevent sediment-laden stormwater from polluting nearby waterways

    Erosion controls such as silt fences and inlet protection prevent disturbed soil from washing into streams and storm drains.

  3. Which of the following is a common Best Management Practice (BMP) for stormwater control on Illinois job sites?

    Answer: Installing silt fencing around disturbed areas

    Silt fencing is one of the most widely used BMPs to filter runoff and trap sediment before it leaves the construction site.

  4. In Illinois, who is responsible for ensuring that underground storage tanks (USTs) discovered during excavation are properly reported?

    Answer: The contractor who discovers them must report to Illinois EPA

    Contractors who discover USTs during excavation are required to report them to Illinois EPA regardless of whether the tank appears empty.

  5. What is the purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment before construction in Illinois?

    Answer: To identify recognized environmental conditions and past contamination on the site

    A Phase I ESA reviews site history, records, and visual observations to identify potential contamination before construction begins.

  6. Illinois contractors performing asbestos abatement must be licensed by which state agency?

    Answer: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

    The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses and oversees all asbestos abatement contractors and workers in the state.

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