Environmental Compliance Flashcards
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Under the RMP rule, how often must a facility conduct an emergency notification exercise?
Answer: Annually
Facilities must test their emergency notification procedures and contact information every year.
What is a common way to minimize ammonia emissions when removing ammonia from a component before maintenance?
Answer: Pump it out or transfer it to another part of the system before opening
Pumping down or transferring ammonia to another part of the system before opening keeps releases to a minimum.
Ammonia relief valves discharge to atmosphere; what design practice reduces the environmental and community impact?
Answer: Pipe relief headers to a safe location, such as above the roofline, and away from air intakes
Relief discharge piping should go to a safe outdoor location away from people and building intakes to limit exposure.
After an accidental ammonia release that triggers RMP incident investigation, how soon must the investigation begin?
Answer: Within 48 hours
RMP and PSM require incident investigations to start no later than 48 hours after the incident.
Which agency issues and enforces the Clean Air Act 112(r) RMP regulations?
Answer: EPA
The EPA administers the Risk Management Program under 40 CFR Part 68.
Which piece of information must a facility keep on hand to support EPCRA Tier II reporting for ammonia?
Answer: The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
EPCRA Section 311 is built on SDS availability, and SDS data supports accurate hazardous chemical inventory reporting.
If a facility is unsure whether a release exceeded the 100-pound RQ, what is the recommended practice?
Answer: Report promptly, because late reporting can bring penalties
Because notification must be immediate, agencies and industry guidance recommend reporting when in doubt instead of risking a late report.