SPE Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 29 CFR 1910.119, what is the threshold quantity for flammable liquids and gases that triggers PSM applicability?

Accepted Answer

10,000 lbs

Answer

1,000 lbs

Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

50,000 lbs

Question 2

The EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule under 40 CFR Part 68 requires facilities to prepare an RMP when they hold what quantity of a listed toxic substance above its threshold?

Accepted Answer

The threshold quantity listed in Table 1 of Part 68

Answer

Any quantity above 500 lbs

Answer

More than 1,000 lbs regardless of substance

Answer

Only when the facility has more than 10 employees

Question 3

In offshore petroleum operations, which U.S. federal agency primarily regulates Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)?

Accepted Answer

BSEE

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

Coast Guard

Question 4

Under the Clean Water Act, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources into U.S. navigable waters?

Accepted Answer

NPDES permit

Answer

RCRA permit

Answer

UIC permit

Answer

Title V permit

Question 5

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses walking-working surfaces and fall protection for general industry, covering elevated platforms on oil and gas production facilities onshore?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.23

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.146

Question 6

Under RCRA, hazardous waste generators are classified by the quantity generated per month. A 'Large Quantity Generator' produces more than how many kilograms per month?

Accepted Answer

1,000 kg

Answer

100 kg

Answer

5,000 kg

Answer

10,000 kg

Question 7

The API RP 75 recommended practice provides guidance on Safety and Environmental Management Programs specifically for which sector?

Accepted Answer

Offshore oil and gas operations

Answer

Onshore drilling operations only

Answer

Pipeline transmission systems

Answer

Refinery operations