Environmental Compliance Inspector FREE Environmental Compliance Inspector Hazardous Waste Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under RCRA, what is the maximum accumulation time for hazardous waste at a large quantity generator (LQG) site before a permit is required?

Accepted Answer

90 days

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180 days

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270 days

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365 days

Question 2

Which EPA hazardous waste listing covers wastes from non-specific sources such as spent halogenated solvents?

Accepted Answer

F-list

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K-list

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P-list

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U-list

Question 3

What document must accompany hazardous waste during transport from the generator to the designated treatment, storage, or disposal facility?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

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Bill of Lading

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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Chain of Custody Form

Question 4

A facility discovers an unlabeled drum leaking an unknown substance into the soil. What is the inspector's FIRST required action under emergency response protocols?

Accepted Answer

Secure the area and prevent further release

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Collect a sample for laboratory analysis

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Contact the facility owner for waste identification

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Issue a notice of violation immediately

Question 5

Which characteristic of hazardous waste is determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)?

Accepted Answer

Toxicity

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Ignitability

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Reactivity

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Corrosivity

Question 6

What is the minimum financial assurance requirement that owners of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities must maintain?

Accepted Answer

Closure and post-closure cost estimates with approved financial mechanisms

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A $1 million general liability policy only

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An annual EPA registration fee

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A refundable bond equal to facility construction costs