Waste Management Part 2 (Recordkeeping)
Basic recordkeeping and reporting requirements pursuant to RCRA regulations
- 1.
What are the three categories of hazardous waste generators pursuant to RCRA?
- A.
High volume generators, exempt generators, low volume generators
- B.
Large quantity generators, small quantity generators, special generators
- C.
Conditionally exempt small quantity generators, large quantity generators, small quantity generators
Correct Answer
C. Conditionally exempt small quantity generators, large quantity generators, small quantity generatorsExplanation
The USEPA has established three categories of generators under RCRA: conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESQG), large quantity generators (LQG), small quantity generators (SQG)Rate this question:
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- 2.
Under RCRA, who is ulitmately responsible for the proper management of hazardous waste?
- A.
The generator
- B.
The TSDF
- C.
The generator and the TSDF are equally responsible
Correct Answer
A. The generatorExplanation
Under RCRA, the generator of the waste is ultimately responsible for the waste from "cradle" to "grave." However, the USEPA is authorized to hold all parties financially responsible in the event of a catastrophic clean-up (superfund) situation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The acronym TSDF stands for: treatment storage and disposal facility
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The acronym TSDF stands for treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This facility is responsible for the proper management and handling of hazardous waste. It ensures that waste is treated to reduce its toxicity, stored in a safe manner, and ultimately disposed of in an environmentally responsible way. Therefore, the statement "True" accurately reflects the meaning of the acronym TSDF.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is required to write and maintain a hazardous waste contingency plan?
- A.
Both LQGs and SQGs, CESQGs are exempt
- B.
ALL generators of hazardous waste
- C.
LQGs only
Correct Answer
C. LQGs onlyExplanation
Only large quantity generators of hazardous waste (LQGs) are required by law to develop, implement and maintain a written hazardous contingency planRate this question:
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- 5.
The statute of limitations for RCRA is 5 years (i.e. the length of time that records need to be maintained.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Under RCRA all records (hazardous waste manifests, inspection records, training records) is three (3) years.
However, under CERCLA liability is joint and several and there is no statutue of limitations (i.e. superfund)Rate this question:
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- 6.
All generators of hazardous waste must post emergency information next to the phone (preferably in the vicinity of the accumulation area)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
All generators of hazardous waste, regardless of category (LQG, SQG, or CESQG) must post emergency information near a phoneRate this question:
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- 7.
A hazardous waste accumulation label must contain the following information:
- A.
Generator ID Number, date container was filled, hazard class
- B.
Proper DOT shipping name, start date of accumulation, responsible official
- C.
General facility information, type of waste generated, start date of accumulation
Correct Answer
C. General facility information, type of waste generated, start date of accumulationExplanation
RCRA requires accumulation labels to have the following information: general facility information, type of waste generated, start date of accumulation.
Once the waste is ready to be shipped off-site to a TSDF, the container must have DOT shipping information affixed to the container.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Both LQGs and SQGs are required to conduct weekly inpsections of their hazardous waste accumulation areas and document the results.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Only conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESQGs) are exempt from weekly inspection requirementsRate this question:
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- 9.
A generator MUST recieve a signed copy of the hazardous waste manifest from the TSDF (treatment storage and disposal facility) within how many days?
- A.
45
- B.
60
- C.
35
Correct Answer
C. 35Explanation
For shipments in which a copy of the manifest is not returned to the facility by the TSDF within 35 days, the facility must send an “Exception Report” letter to the State Environmental protection agency (or Federal EPA if the state does not have enforcement authority over RCRA).
This exception report must be sent within 45 days (60 days for SQG) of shipping the waste.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A "large quantity generator" (LQG) of hazardous waste is a facility that generates how much waste?
- A.
More than 2,200 lbs/mo
- B.
More than 22,000 lbs/mo
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. More than 2,200 lbs/moExplanation
CESQGs generate less than 220 lbs per month
SQGs generate more than 220 lbs/mo but less than 2,200lb/mo
LQGs generate 2,200lbs/mo or greaterRate this question:
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