CAR Compliance Plans and Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a used oil filter is punctured and hot-drained, the residual oil content must not exceed what percentage by weight?
- 1% (Correct answer)
- 3%
- 5%
- 10%
Correct answer: 1%
EPA standards require hot-drained, punctured used oil filters to contain no more than 1% oil by weight before they are no longer classified as hazardous waste.
Question 2: Which document must an automotive recycler maintain to demonstrate lawful acquisition of vehicles and parts?
- Title or certificate of destruction (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer's window sticker
- Original purchase receipt from dealer
- Vehicle history report
Correct answer: Title or certificate of destruction
A title or certificate of destruction serves as proof of lawful acquisition and is required documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
Question 3: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets must be accessible to employees:
- At all times during each work shift (Correct answer)
- Only during scheduled safety meetings
- Upon written request submitted 24 hours in advance
- Once per calendar year
Correct answer: At all times during each work shift
OSHA requires that SDSs be readily accessible to employees at all times during their work shifts, not just on request or during meetings.
Question 4: A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is required by the EPA for facilities storing oil in aggregate above:
- 1,320 gallons aboveground or 42,000 gallons underground (Correct answer)
- 500 gallons total
- 250 gallons in any single container
- 5,000 gallons aboveground
Correct answer: 1,320 gallons aboveground or 42,000 gallons underground
The EPA's SPCC rule applies to facilities with aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons or underground capacity exceeding 42,000 gallons.
Question 5: Which record is specifically required when transferring used antifreeze to a recycler or reclaimer?
- A manifest or bill of lading identifying the material and quantity (Correct answer)
- A signed letter from the vehicle owner
- An EPA generator ID number for each gallon transferred
- A state hazardous waste permit
Correct answer: A manifest or bill of lading identifying the material and quantity
A manifest or bill of lading documenting the material type and quantity is required to create a traceable chain of custody when transferring used antifreeze.
Question 6: In the context of the CAR certification, a written compliance plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum:
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every five years
- Only when regulations change
- Every three years
Correct answer: Annually
CAR standards require that compliance plans be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect current operations and regulatory requirements.
Question 7: What type of log must be maintained to track the disposal or recycling of each mercury switch removed from end-of-life vehicles?
- A mercury switch collection and disposal log (Correct answer)
- A vehicle title ledger
- An OSHA incident report form
- A stormwater discharge monitoring report
Correct answer: A mercury switch collection and disposal log
Federal and state programs require recyclers to maintain a collection and disposal log that records each mercury switch removed, ensuring proper tracking from removal to disposal.
CAR Compliance Plans and Documentation 2
When a used oil filter is punctured and hot-drained, the residual oil content must not exceed what percentage by weight?