CSLB Environmental Regulations and Compliance 3

Question 1

How many working days before demolition must a contractor submit written asbestos notification under federal NESHAP regulations?

Accepted Answer

10 working days

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5 working days

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7 working days

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30 calendar days

Question 2

If a contractor discovers an unknown underground storage tank (UST) during excavation in California, primary financial responsibility for assessment and cleanup falls on:

Accepted Answer

The current property owner and other responsible parties such as former operators

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The excavation contractor who disturbed or exposed the tank

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The local fire department, which regulates hazardous materials storage

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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as the lead agency

Question 3

California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) most directly affects contractors by:

Accepted Answer

Restricting significant dewatering activities and requiring permits for large-scale groundwater extraction

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Prohibiting all construction activity within 100 feet of any designated groundwater basin

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Requiring exclusive use of recycled water for all dust control on construction projects

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Mandating installation of groundwater infiltration systems in all new commercial buildings

Question 4

What site-specific document must contractors covered by California's Construction General Permit develop, implement, and keep current throughout the project?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) identifying BMPs for the project site

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Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared by a licensed environmental consultant

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Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) filed with the local Unified Program Agency

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Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Plan approved by the Air Quality Management District

Question 5

Which California agency administers the Hazardous Waste Control Law and oversees contaminated site cleanup projects?

Accepted Answer

Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)

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California Air Resources Board (CARB)

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State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)

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Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

Question 6

A contractor hired to remove underground fuel tanks at a former gas station in California most likely needs which permit or program enrollment before beginning work?

Accepted Answer

A Unified Program Facility Permit and enrollment under California's UST Program

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A CSLB Specialty License for Hazardous Substances Removal

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An EPA National Underground Storage Tank Removal Permit

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An OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Permit as the sole requirement

Question 7

Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), who bears primary responsibility for preparing the Initial Study to determine whether a construction project may have significant environmental impacts?

Accepted Answer

The lead public agency with primary discretionary approval authority over the project

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The project contractor, as part of the pre-bid environmental due diligence process

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The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) for all private construction projects

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The property owner's environmental consultant as required with the building permit application