Module 7

Question 1

Explain the topic of “contamination” with respect to a MRF.

Question 2

What is specific hazard associated with a sanitary landfill and a control measure

Question 3

What are specific hazard associated with solid waste incineration and a control measure used in the U.S.

Question 4

Describe a policy to encourage source reduction and a policy used to encourage resource recovery

Question 5

What is the agency that establishes standards to address management of non-hazardous and hazardous waste

Question 6

Identify the state agency in Texas responsible for enforcing RCRA

Question 7

What are three features of “Superfund”

Question 8

What are three criteria in EPA’s Superfund Hazard Ranking System

Question 9

Explain why EPA needs a CERCLA Hazard Ranking System

Question 10

Describe the relationship between ATSDR and the “Superfund Program”

Question 11

Explain the difference between CERCLA and RCRA

Question 12

Describe three different points-of-view in a community with respect to a potential NPL designation

Question 13

Identify two known public health impacts of plastic pollution