Steamfitter Environmental Compliance 3

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To inventory hazardous chemicals stored on-site above threshold quantities

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cutting, drilling, or removing pipe insulation that contains asbestos

Answer

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.

(Steamfitter) Steamfitter Pipefitter Exam Practice Test

(Steamfitter) Steamfitter Pipefitter Exam Practice Test

Steamfitter Environmental Compliance 3