SEO Emissions Control & Environmental Compliance 3

Question 1

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) primarily requires federal agencies to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the environmental impacts of major federal actions before proceeding

Answer

NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed major federal actions through Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) or Environmental Assessments (EA).

Question 2

Which document is required under NEPA for federal projects that may significantly affect the environment, providing the most detailed level of environmental review?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Answer

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the most comprehensive NEPA document, required when a federal action is found to significantly affect the human environment.

Question 3

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), hazardous waste generators are classified based on:

Accepted Answer

The quantity of hazardous waste generated per month

Answer

RCRA classifies generators as Very Small, Small, or Large Quantity Generators based on how many kilograms of hazardous waste they generate per month.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

The area already exceeds the NAAQS, so new emissions must be more than compensated to improve air quality

Answer

In nonattainment areas, emission offsets greater than 1:1 are required so that new emission additions result in a net improvement in air quality.

Question 5

Which ISO standard provides the international framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

Accepted Answer

ISO 14001

Answer

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard specifying requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS) to improve environmental performance.

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