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  1. Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide a written hazard communication program, safety data sheets, and employee training for hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

    OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom) requires SDS availability, container labeling, and employee training.

  2. Under the Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity require coverage under which type of permit?

    Answer: General NPDES permit or individual NPDES permit

    Industrial stormwater discharges must obtain NPDES permit coverage, typically through a general multi-sector general permit or an individual permit.

  3. The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirement under EPCRA Section 313 applies to facilities in covered Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes that employ at least how many full-time employees?

    Answer: 10 employees

    TRI reporting applies to covered industry facilities that have 10 or more full-time employees and exceed chemical activity thresholds.

  4. Under RCRA Subtitle C, what document must accompany hazardous waste from the point of generation to the final disposal facility?

    Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

    The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is the shipping document that tracks hazardous waste from 'cradle to grave' under RCRA Subtitle C.

  5. Which type of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) standard is based on the performance of the best-performing sources in an industry category?

    Answer: Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standard

    MACT standards under CAA Section 112 are technology-based floors set to reflect the emission performance of the top-performing 12% of existing sources in a category.

  6. A company discovers that a former employee mishandled hazardous waste disposal. Under RCRA, what is the statute of limitations for criminal enforcement actions?

    Answer: 5 years

    Federal criminal enforcement under RCRA is generally subject to a 5-year statute of limitations consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 3282.

  7. Under EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) rule, which Program level applies to processes with the highest potential for offsite consequences and requires a full prevention program and emergency response program?

    Answer: Program 3

    Program 3 applies to processes in specified SIC codes or that are subject to OSHA PSM, requiring the most comprehensive prevention and emergency response elements.