Emissions Control & Environmental Compliance Flashcards
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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) primarily requires federal agencies to:
Answer: Assess the environmental impacts of major federal actions before proceeding
NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed major federal actions through Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) or Environmental Assessments (EA).
Which document is required under NEPA for federal projects that may significantly affect the environment, providing the most detailed level of environmental review?
Answer: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the most comprehensive NEPA document, required when a federal action is found to significantly affect the human environment.
Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), hazardous waste generators are classified based on:
Answer: The quantity of hazardous waste generated per month
RCRA classifies generators as Very Small, Small, or Large Quantity Generators based on how many kilograms of hazardous waste they generate per month.
A company wishes to expand an existing plant in an area that is classified as a nonattainment area for ozone. Under New Source Review, the facility must obtain emission offsets at a ratio greater than 1:1 primarily because:
Answer: The area already exceeds the NAAQS, so new emissions must be more than compensated to improve air quality
In nonattainment areas, emission offsets greater than 1:1 are required so that new emission additions result in a net improvement in air quality.
Which ISO standard provides the international framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS)?
Answer: ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard specifying requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS) to improve environmental performance.
Under the Clean Water Act, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when:
Answer: A facility discharges pollutants from a point source into waters of the United States
NPDES permits are required for any point source discharge of pollutants into navigable waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act.
Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions differ from Scope 1 and Scope 2 because they:
Answer: Include indirect emissions from a company's value chain, not directly owned sources
Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions from sources not owned or controlled by a company, including supply chain, business travel, and product use.