haz com compliance Flashcards

1
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compliance is best described as

A

understanding and following rules

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which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. a newspaper report implicating your company in mismanagement of your hazardous waste can have a negative impact on sales.

B. CERCLA (Superfund) can make a party liable of cleanup even if they did not cause the problem

C. Operators as well as owners can be liable for cleanup of a contaminated site

D. The California Business and Professions Code has nothing to do with whether or not you comply with hazardous waste laws

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D. The California Business and Professions Code has nothing to do with whether or not you comply with hazardous waste laws

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3
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Hazardous waste:

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are only part of the overall universe of waste

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. A person can be designated as a generator when hazardous waste first exits a “point of generation.”

B. Recycling hazardous waste onsite or offsite is a potential management option of a generator

C. A generator includes anyone whose act first caused a hazardous waste to become subject to regulations

D. Generators must generate over 100kg per month to be regulated in California

A

D. Generators must generate over 100kg per month to be regulated in California

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The part of Cal-EPA that is responsible for enforcing hazardous waste laws and regulations is:

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Department of Toxic Substances Control

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As a generator your responsibility for the hazardous waste you have generated ends:

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After proper disposal: however extends beyond the “grave”

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Hazardous waste containers:

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Must be in good condition, made of non-reactive material kept closed and inspected weekly

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Which of the following statements is incorrect

A. Hazardous waste generators must send their waste to a permitted facility

B. Hazardous waste may be transported by anyone that proves they possess a 1,000,000 in liability

C. Generators must us the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest to ship their waste to an approved facility

D. The facility receiving your waste must send you a copy acknowledging receipt of the waste

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B. Hazardous waste may be transported by anyone that proves they possess a 1,000,000 in liability

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After the proper waste container has been chosen, the container while on-site must be labeled with:

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accumulation start date, name/address of the generator, the words “hazardous waste” , composition, and hazardous waste properties

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10
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Inspection logs must be kept for at least 3 years.

B. Test results and waste analyses can be used for determination of a hazardous waste

C. Within 90 days, documents written by generator must be sent to C.U.P.A

D. Pertinent documents that generators must have available include: manifests, training records, employee records, and a contingency plain.

A

C. Within 90 days, documents written by generator must be sent to C.U.P.A

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Which of the following should be regulated a a container?

A. A 2500 gallon tank that is not designed to be transported either empty or full

B. A 500 gallon vessel to which hard piping is attached

C. A 1000 gallon underground double-walled device

D. A 750 gallon tank that is designed to be stationary when full, but can be easily transported when empty

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D. A 750 gallon tank that is designed to be stationary when full, but can be easily transported when empty

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding container management?

A. ignitable waste in containers must be kept a minimum of 50 feet from the property line

B. Container must be properly labeled.

C. Containers must be inspected monthly

D. Containers must be kept closed unless adding or removing hazardous waste.

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C. Containers must be inspected monthly

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13
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding management of containers?

A. in the California regulations , a container is “empty” as long as there is no more than 1/2” of residue remaining in it

B. If container residue is non-pourable, physical means must be used to remove as much as feasible

C. Empty containers greater than 5 gallons must be marked with date emptied

D. Containers that held hazardous materials are exempt from being regulated as a “hazardous waste” if they are empty and otherwise managed properly

A

A. in the California regulations , a container is “empty” as long as there is no more thatn 1/2” of residue remaining in it

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Which of the following conditions would be viewed as “storage” and would require a permit or grant of authorization?

A. Holding hazardous waste for ore than the specified accumulation time

B. Generating and holding the waste on-site

C. Properly marking, managing, and labeling containers

D. Holding less than 6,000 kg. on-site at any one time.

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A. Holding hazardous waste for ore than the specified accumulation time

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15
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Which of the following situations would not qualify for a “satellite accumulation” rule?

A. No more than 55 gallons of a waste stream are accumulated at the satellite location

B. The waste is not accumulated for over 1 year.

C. The accumulation is under the control of the operator of the process generating the waste.

D. The waste is accumulated in tanks

A

D. The waste is accumulated in tanks.

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16
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Which of the following is not required on a hazardous waste accumulation label?

A. Accumulation start date

B. The words “Hazardous Waste”

C. Hazardous properties of the waste

D. Contingency Plan location

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D. Contingency Plan location

17
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Which of the following is not a D.O.T. hazard class?

A. Waste oil.
B. Flammable liquids
C. Oxidizers
D. Corrosives

A

Waste oil

18
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Which of the following statements is incorrect.

A. Improper labeling and packaging can increase the potential hazards of shipping wastes

B. Transportation regulations are designed to monitor and track hazardous waste to prevent illegal dumping

C. Taxpayers may end up paying for damage by someone who is unable to pay the high cost of a transportation accident cleanup

D. Once you, the generator, have put your hazardous waste in the hands of a transporter, your liability ends

A

D. Once you, the generator, have put your hazardous waste in the hands of a transporter, your liability ends

19
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A uniform Hazardous was manifest is:

A. A special uniform required to be worn by transporters

B. A special form required by the IRS to pay hazardous waste taxes

C. A special form, used in all states, that is required to ship hazardous waste

D. A special form to treat your hazardous waste so you will be allowed to ship it

A

C. A special form, used in all states, that is required to ship hazardous waste

20
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the terms “treatment”’ “storage”, and “disposal”?

A. Treatment includes most things that can change waste

B. Disposal of hazardous waste can be done by an unpermitted facility as long as they report it

C. Storage need a permit, accumulation does not

D. Treatment requires a permit/authorization from you C.U.P.A

A

B. Disposal of hazardous waste can be done by an unpermitted facility as long as they report it

21
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the notification of your waste treatment?

A. A facility has 60 days after starting treatment in which to notify the department or C.U.P.A

B. Notification of on-site treatment requires a facility form and treatment unit forms

C. The facility must keep copies of notification forms and certified mail receipts

D. The DTSC ww.dtsc.ga.gov , is a good source of information

A

A facility has 60 days after starting treatment in which to notify the department or C.U.P.A

22
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Which of the following is most likely to be a proper shipping name for a non-RCRA hazardous waste?
A. Non-RCRA Waste thioacetic Acid, n.o.s.

B. RCRA exempt Toluene Waste Materials, n.o.s.

C. Waste Corrosive Liquids, n.o.s

D. Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Liquids , Printing Ink.

A

D. Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Liquids , Printing Ink.

23
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Which of the following is the best example of a method to verify you have found an appropriate transporter?

A. Go to the library and ask for a list from the governmental documents repository

B. Call the Departments Transportation Unit and ask for a current list, and verify company in person.

C. Look in the yellow pages of the local telephone directory

D. Check with your local C.U.P.A. inspector for a list of transporters

A

B. Call the Departments Transportation Unit and ask for a current list, and verify company in person.

24
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding labeling, marking, and placarding hazardous waste shipments?

A. Placards are 4 inch diamonds depicting the hazard class that must be placed on all sides of the transporting vehicle

B. The proper shipping name, hazards class, and UN number must be on containers

C. The generators name and address must be on containers.

D. The words “Hazardous waste” must be on containers

A

A. Placards are 4 inch diamonds depicting the hazard class that must be placed on all sides of the transporting vehicle

25
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“Exception Reports sent to the Department?”

A. are required if waste is lost over 6 months

B. are required only from the waste transporter

C. Are only applicable to RCRA wastes

D. Are required if the generator has not received confirmation from TSDF within 45 days

A

D. Are required if the generator has not received confirmation from TSDF within 45 days

26
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Tiered Permitting is:

A. A new permitting requirement for accumulating hazardous waste

B. An additional permitting requirement for those needing a Full RCRA Permit

C. A 10 tier program for management for all wastes

D. A program to make permitting simpler for low risk, low volume on-site hazardous waste treatment

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D. A program to make permitting simpler for low risk, low volume on-site hazardous waste treatment

27
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the three lower tiers?

A. all wastes and all treatment methods are currently eligible for these tiers

B. If wastes are hazardous for more than on reason, then usually PBR is required

C. The higher risk and volume wastes are more likely to be under PBR and CE

D. Only certain waste streams are eligible

A

A. all wastes and all treatment methods are currently eligible for these tiers

28
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding waste minimization?

A. waste minimization can save money

B. Source reduction such as material substitution focuses on preventing waste from being generated

C. The on-site recycling exemption is a good way to manage waste so that tiered permit is not required

D. Only small Quantity Generator of Universal Waste must minimize their hazardous wastes

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D. Only small Quantity Generator of Universal Waste must minimize their hazardous wastes

29
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the three lower on-site tiers?

A. if your waste stream is not one of the waste streams specifically listed, you may not be eligible for those tiers

B. the treatment technology used affects the tier one falls under

C. Volumes generated help to determine the tier

D. All volumes treated are sums for the entire facility

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B. the treatment technology used affects the tier one falls under

30
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding general operating requirements under CE, CA, and PBR?

A. after closure specific records must be kept

B. written operating records for each TU must be kept

C. Controls must be in place to prevent spills and overflows from treatment units

D. Both DTSC and C.U.P.A inspect generators that fail to pay for Tiered Permit prior to treatment.

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D. Both DTSC and C.U.P.A inspect generators that fail to pay for Tiered Permit prior to treatment.

31
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Hazardous waste worker training may be as simple as knowing where the contingency plan is stored T or F

A

False

32
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Which of the following is incorrect about manifests?

a. the generator must certify that the manifest accurately reflects that the shipment is safe
b. part of the manifest is completed by the transporter
c. In california the generator only needs to complete the items 1-9 on the manifest form
d. the destination facility TSDF must acknowledge to the generator of the receipt of the waste

A

In california the generator only needs to complete the items 1-9 on the manifest form

33
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A contingency plan is developed AFTER a facility has an incident so that proper procedures can be developed. T/F

A

FALSE has to be before

34
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The emergency coordinator needs to have the authority to commit resources to accomplish what the contingency plan requires. T/F

A

TRUE