Standards and Laws

Question 1

CERCLA

Answer 1

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, known also as Superfund.

1980-1990

Established way to recoup cleanup costs.

Question 2

Clean Water Act

Answer 2

Established the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the United States

1970-1972

Question 3

Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act

Answer 3

Expanded and amended CERCLA and increased the size of the trust fund to $8.5 billion.

Question 4

What are the three sections in the CFR regarding Haz Mat and their corresponding government departments.

Answer 4

EPA - 40 CFR

OSHA - 29 CFR

DOT - 49 CFR

Question 5

What are the NFPA standards for Haz Mat responses?

Answer 5

471- Response to Haz Mat

472 - Competence for First Responder

473 - EMS response to Haz Mat incidents

1072 - Std. for Haz Mat WMD Qualifications

Question 6

What is the OSHA regulation regarding Hazardous Materials?

A. OSHA 40 CFR 1910.121

B. OSHA 49 CFR 1910.220

C. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

D. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120a

Answer 6

C. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

Question 7

True/False- EPA 40 CFR 311 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 are identical.

Answer 7

True

EPA 40 CFR 311 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 are identical and allows enforcement of Haz Mat laws in states that do not recognize OSHA workplace safety laws (Non-OSHA states).

Question 8

What are the 4 training levels specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120?

Answer 8

Awareness, Operations, Technicians, Specialists.

Question 9

What are some other requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 regarding hazardous materials incidents?

Answer 9

• Written emergency response plan
• Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Use of Incident Command System
• Lists procedures and responsibilities of incident commander