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Environmental Compliance Flashcards

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  1. A facility's cooling tower uses a water treatment chemical classified as a hazardous substance. Under EPCRA Section 313, what reporting obligation may apply?

    Answer: Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting if threshold quantities are exceeded

    EPCRA Section 313 requires Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting to the EPA when threshold quantities of listed toxic chemicals are used or released during a reporting year.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Tier II report submitted under EPCRA Section 312?

    Answer: To inventory hazardous chemicals stored on-site above threshold quantities

    Tier II reports provide state and local emergency planners with an annual inventory of hazardous chemicals stored at a facility above OSHA threshold quantities.

  3. When soldering copper pipe joints, which environmental precaution must be taken if lead-free solder is NOT available and lead-bearing solder is used in a potable water system?

    Answer: The system is prohibited from use in potable water per EPA/Safe Drinking Water Act

    The Safe Drinking Water Act prohibits the use of solder or flux containing more than 0.2% lead in any pipe or fitting connected to a public water system or used for drinking water.

  4. A steamfitter must drain a chilled water system containing glycol-based antifreeze. What environmental regulation governs its proper disposal?

    Answer: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

    Spent or contaminated glycol solutions may be classified as hazardous waste under RCRA depending on contamination levels, requiring proper characterization and disposal.

  5. Under NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants), which activity performed by steamfitters triggers work practice standards for asbestos?

    Answer: Cutting, drilling, or removing pipe insulation that contains asbestos

    NESHAP asbestos work practice standards are triggered by any renovation or demolition activity that disturbs regulated asbestos-containing materials, including cutting or removing pipe insulation.

  6. Which federal agency enforces the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule for facilities with aboveground oil storage?

    Answer: EPA

    The EPA enforces the SPCC rule under the Clean Water Act to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.

  7. When must a steamfitter contractor submit a notification to the EPA before beginning asbestos abatement on a regulated facility?

    Answer: At least 10 working days before beginning work

    NESHAP regulations require written notification to the appropriate state or EPA regional office at least 10 working days before beginning any regulated asbestos abatement project.