Steamfitter Environmental Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act Section 608, what is the maximum allowable leak rate for commercial refrigeration systems with more than 50 pounds of refrigerant before repair is required?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

The EPA sets a 20% annual leak rate threshold for commercial refrigeration systems before mandatory repair is triggered under Section 608.

Question 2

Which document must be completed when transferring refrigerant between recovery cylinders at a job site under EPA Section 608?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant transaction record

Answer

EPA Section 608 requires technicians to maintain refrigerant transaction records documenting the amount of refrigerant purchased, recovered, and transferred.

Question 3

A steamfitter discovers an underground storage tank (UST) during excavation. Under EPA UST regulations, who must be notified?

Accepted Answer

The state environmental agency

Answer

EPA UST regulations require notification to the state environmental agency when a previously unknown underground storage tank is discovered during excavation.

Question 4

What does the acronym SPCC stand for in environmental compliance for facilities with oil-containing piping systems?

Accepted Answer

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure

Answer

SPCC stands for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure, which are plans required under the Clean Water Act to prevent oil discharges into navigable waters.

Question 5

When installing new piping in a facility subject to the Risk Management Program (RMP), which threshold quantity of ammonia requires a Program 3 RMP?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

Ammonia has a threshold quantity of 10,000 pounds under the EPA RMP rule, which triggers Program 3 requirements for facilities that manufacture, process, or store it.

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Steamfitter Environmental Compliance 2