UMC Regulatory and Legal Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which agency sets the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for public water systems?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes MCLs under the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect public health.

Question 2

A utility receives a Notice of Violation (NOV) from a state environmental agency. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge receipt and begin corrective action planning

Answer

Upon receiving an NOV, utilities should promptly acknowledge it and initiate corrective action planning to demonstrate good faith compliance.

Question 3

Which federal law requires utilities to provide employees with information about hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom/Right-to-Know) requires employers to inform workers about chemical hazards through Safety Data Sheets and labeling.

Question 4

What does the term 'pretreatment standard' refer to in wastewater regulation?

Accepted Answer

Limits on pollutants that industrial users discharge into municipal sewer systems

Answer

Pretreatment standards under the Clean Water Act limit pollutants that industrial facilities discharge into publicly owned treatment works (POTWs).

Question 5

Under FERC jurisdiction, which document governs the rates, terms, and conditions under which electric utilities provide transmission service?

Accepted Answer

Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)

Answer

The Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) filed with FERC governs non-discriminatory transmission access, rates, and service terms for electric utilities.

(UMC) Utility Management Certification Practice Test

(UMC) Utility Management Certification Practice Test

UMC Regulatory and Legal Compliance 2