NRPA Industry Regulations & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which standard governs accessible routes in outdoor recreation areas such as trails and campgrounds?
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Correct answer)
- Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards
- Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines
- PROWAG Trail Accessibility Code
Correct answer: ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design set requirements for accessible routes and facilities in outdoor recreation areas managed by public entities.
Question 2: Which federal law requires park agencies to post Material Safety Data Sheets (now called Safety Data Sheets) for hazardous chemicals used in facility maintenance?
- Clean Water Act
- Toxic Substances Control Act
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) (Correct answer)
- Safe Drinking Water Act
Correct answer: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals and ensure worker access to them.
Question 3: A public pool's chemical records must typically be retained for how long under most state health department regulations?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 1 year
Most state health departments require aquatic facility chemical and water quality records to be retained for a minimum of one year for inspection purposes.
Question 4: Which regulation specifically addresses the entrapment hazard in public swimming pools related to drain covers?
- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (Correct answer)
- National Drowning Prevention Alliance Standard
- Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
- Federal Pool Safety Enhancement Rule
Correct answer: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (2007) mandates anti-entrapment drain covers and safety vacuum release systems in public pools.
Question 5: Park employees who apply pesticides in public areas must typically hold which credential under federal guidelines?
- EPA Pesticide Safety Certificate
- State pesticide applicator license (Correct answer)
- NRPA Environmental Stewardship Certification
- OSHA Chemical Handling Permit
Correct answer: State pesticide applicator license
Federal law (FIFRA) delegates pesticide applicator licensing to individual states, so park workers applying restricted-use pesticides must hold a state-issued license.
Question 6: When a park district must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which document is typically required for projects with significant environmental impact?
- Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Correct answer)
- Categorical Exclusion Report (CER)
- Preliminary Environmental Review (PER)
Correct answer: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
NEPA requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
Question 7: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), seasonal amusement and recreational establishments may be exempt from overtime requirements if they meet which condition?
- They operate fewer than 6 months per year and revenue is seasonal
- They operate no more than 7 months in a calendar year (Correct answer)
- They employ fewer than 50 seasonal workers
- They are nonprofit organizations with seasonal programs
Correct answer: They operate no more than 7 months in a calendar year
FLSA Section 13(a)(3) exempts amusement or recreational establishments that operate no more than seven months in a calendar year from overtime pay requirements.
NRPA Industry Regulations & Compliance 2
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which standard governs accessible routes in outdoor recreation areas such as trails and campgrounds?