Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 29 CFR 1910.119, what is the threshold quantity for flammable liquids and gases that triggers PSM applicability?
Answer: 10,000 lbs
OSHA PSM triggers for flammable liquids/gases at or above 10,000 lbs when stored above their flashpoint.
The EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule under 40 CFR Part 68 requires facilities to prepare an RMP when they hold what quantity of a listed toxic substance above its threshold?
Answer: The threshold quantity listed in Table 1 of Part 68
RMP applicability is triggered when a regulated substance is present at or above its specific threshold quantity listed in 40 CFR Part 68, Table 1.
In offshore petroleum operations, which U.S. federal agency primarily regulates Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)?
Answer: BSEE
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) administers the SEMS regulations under 30 CFR Part 250.
Under the Clean Water Act, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources into U.S. navigable waters?
Answer: NPDES permit
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under CWA Section 402 governs point-source discharges to navigable waters.
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses walking-working surfaces and fall protection for general industry, covering elevated platforms on oil and gas production facilities onshore?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.23
29 CFR 1910.23 covers ladders, stairways, and elevated walking-working surfaces including guardrail requirements for general industry.
Under RCRA, hazardous waste generators are classified by the quantity generated per month. A 'Large Quantity Generator' produces more than how many kilograms per month?
Answer: 1,000 kg
RCRA classifies Large Quantity Generators as those generating more than 1,000 kg (approximately 2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste per month.
The API RP 75 recommended practice provides guidance on Safety and Environmental Management Programs specifically for which sector?
Answer: Offshore oil and gas operations
API RP 75 provides the SEMP framework for offshore oil and gas operations and served as the basis for BSEE's SEMS regulations.