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Fluid & Hazardous Waste Management Flashcards

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  1. A spill of used motor oil reaches a storm drain. What is the FIRST action an automotive recycler should take?

    Answer: Contain the spill and prevent further flow

    The immediate priority in any spill is containment to prevent the material from spreading or reaching waterways.

  2. Which federal law primarily governs the reporting of oil spills to navigable waters from automotive recycling operations?

    Answer: Clean Water Act (CWA)

    The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of oil into navigable waters and requires spill reporting under its Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) provisions.

  3. What does a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest document?

    Answer: Chain of custody for hazardous waste from generator to disposal

    The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks hazardous waste from the point of generation through transportation to final treatment or disposal.

  4. Spent brake fluid from end-of-life vehicles is best managed by:

    Answer: Sending it to a licensed used fluid recycler or disposal facility

    Spent brake fluid should be collected separately and sent to a licensed recycler or disposal facility, as it may contain hazardous components.

  5. In the context of SPCC plans, which automotive recyclers are typically required to prepare and implement one?

    Answer: Facilities storing more than 1,320 gallons of oil in aboveground containers

    SPCC rules generally apply to facilities with aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons in aggregate.

  6. Which of the following solvents used for parts cleaning is most commonly regulated as a listed hazardous waste (F-list)?

    Answer: Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)

    Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is an F-listed solvent under RCRA; spent PCE and PCE-contaminated materials must be managed as hazardous waste.

  7. What color label is required on containers of used oil at an automotive recycling facility?

    Answer: Label reading 'Used Oil'

    EPA used oil regulations require that containers and tanks used to store used oil be labeled or marked clearly with the words 'Used Oil.'