Precision Industry Regulations 3

Question 1

Under the EPA's Clean Air Act, a facility that emits more than the major source threshold of a regulated pollutant must obtain which type of permit?

Accepted Answer

Title V Operating Permit

Answer

Title V of the Clean Air Act requires major sources of air pollutants to obtain an operating permit that consolidates all air quality requirements in one document.

Question 2

Which law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for employers with 15 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin for employers with 15+ employees.

Question 3

A company discovers a spill of a CERCLA-listed hazardous substance at or above the reportable quantity. Within how many hours must they notify the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

Immediately (as soon as they have knowledge)

Answer

CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center as soon as the responsible party has knowledge of a release at or above the reportable quantity.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), which employees must be trained in LOTO procedures?

Accepted Answer

Authorized employees who perform LOTO and affected employees who operate equipment

Answer

LOTO training requirements apply to authorized employees (who perform energy control) and affected employees (who operate or work in the area of equipment being serviced).

Question 5

Which regulation governs the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, air, and water in the United States?

Accepted Answer

DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-185)

Answer

The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 49 CFR Parts 100-185 govern the safe transport of hazardous materials across all modes of transportation.

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Precision Industry Regulations 3