ICC Environmental Standards and Permits

Question 1

Which federal environmental law requires contractors to notify the EPA before demolishing or renovating buildings containing asbestos?

Accepted Answer

NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)

Answer

RCRA

Answer

TSCA

Answer

CERCLA

Question 2

In Illinois, which agency must be notified before disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 residential structures?

Accepted Answer

Illinois EPA and IDPH (Department of Public Health)

Answer

Illinois Department of Transportation

Answer

Illinois Commerce Commission only

Answer

Local county clerk

Question 3

What is a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required for in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Construction sites disturbing one or more acres of land

Answer

All projects regardless of size

Answer

Only projects near rivers

Answer

Underground utility work only

Question 4

Before disposing of construction debris in Illinois, a contractor must verify that materials do not contain:

Accepted Answer

Regulated hazardous waste requiring special disposal

Answer

Recyclable wood

Answer

Standard Portland cement

Answer

Untreated lumber

Question 5

Which Illinois permit is required before discharging stormwater from a construction site into a waterway?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit (issued by Illinois EPA)

Answer

ICC Operating Permit

Answer

Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit only

Answer

Local municipal water permit

Question 6

Contractors working in Illinois wetlands must obtain a permit from which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Answer

FEMA

Answer

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Answer

Federal Highway Administration