Quiz

Question 0

Define Tier 2

Answer 0

Conditions do not match the assumptions created in generic guidelines, adjustments are required

Question 1

Define Tier 1

Answer 1

Comparison against generic guidelines or criteria, the criteria for allowable contaminant concentrations are developed using a series of assumptions about sites that are used for different types of land.

Question 2

Define Tier 3

Answer 2

Site specific risk assessment is required

Question 3

Tier 1 Guidelines

Answer 3

Conduct sampling on site
Identify site specific contaminants
Explain lateral and vertical extent of contaminants
Compare contaminant concentrations to guidelines

Question 4

Different categories of land use

Answer 4

Agricultural
Residential/parkland
Commercial
Industrial
Natural

Question 5

Three main types of remediation approaches?

Answer 5

Excavation
Containment
Treatment

Question 6

How are NAPL’s removed by excavation?

Answer 6

Pumping

Question 7

True or false? A contaminated material cannot be placed back after it’s been treated?

Answer 7

False!

Question 8

Define containment

Answer 8

Used to prevent the migration of contaminants from the site to other areas

Question 9

What are some methods that can be used as treatment?

Answer 9

In situ

Ex situ

Question 10

Define Phytoremediation

Answer 10

Plants are used to remove, neutralize or contain contaminants

Question 11

List the three main categories of Phytoremediation?

Answer 11

Phytoextraction
Phytostabilization
Phytovolatilization

Question 12

Describe the process of photoextraction

Answer 12

Plants are used to extract materials from the soil, transport the materials out of the soil, and into above ground physical structures of the plant. Harmful materials can then be removed from the site by harvesting the plant.

Question 13

What is the goal of Phytostabilization?

Answer 13

To stabilize the contaminated site by reducing the mobility and bioavailability of contaminants.

Question 14

What is Phytovolatilization?

Answer 14

Materials are extracted through the roots of plants and volatilized.

Question 15

What are the main additives in drilling?

Answer 15

Viscosity control
pH control
Lubrication
Bactericides 
Cuttings
Produced materials

Question 16

Define specified land

Answer 16

Land that is being or has been used or held for the construction, operation, or reclamation of a well site, battery, oil production site, pipeline, remote sump or land treatment.

Question 17

Under the EPEA, what is required of the operator?

Answer 17

The operator is required to conserve and reclaim specified land, and obtain a reclamation certificate

Question 18

What is compliance option 1?

Answer 18

A form of phase 1 ESA, for drilling fluid disposal areas
All requirements under D50 have been met, this method assumes requirements under D50 are sufficient to adequately protect the environment
No intrusive

Question 19

What is compliance option 2?

Answer 19

A form of phase 1ESA, uses existing info
Non intrusive
Also assumes existing info are adequate
Forms under D50 may not have been completed, but they still exist after the fact

Question 20

What is compliance option 3?

Answer 20

Phase 2 ESA

Intrusive

Question 21

List the six different options of disposing of drilling waste

Answer 21

Mix-bury-cover
Landspreading
Landspray
Pump off
Landspray while drilling
Biodegradation

Question 22

Define toxicity testing

Answer 22

A bioassay used to determine the toxicity of drilling waste, light levels change in bioluminescent bacteria according to the toxicity

Question 23

How many sampling locations for a well depth of 2500?

Answer 23

3, 4, 5!