Environmental Assessment Quiz
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What is NOT included in a Phase I environmental assessment?

  • Soil and water sampling (correct)
  • Review of databases for contamination
  • Site inspection for environmental concerns
  • Historical document review

    • Which of the following is an example of Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)?

  • Well-maintained landscaping
  • Use of recycled materials
  • New construction on the site
  • Presence of underground fuel storage tanks (correct)

    • Under what conditions can someone obtain liability protection when purchasing contaminated property?

  • If they were previously affiliated with the contaminating party
  • If they established previous ownership inquiries (correct)
  • If they ignored the presence of hazardous substances
  • If they acquired the property before January 11, 2002

    • What must an owner do once they acquire a brownfield property?

    <p>Take reasonable steps to prevent release and exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might trigger a Phase II environmental assessment?

    <p>Identification of Recognized Environmental Conditions in Phase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pollutants is NOT typically associated with Recognized Environmental Conditions?

    <p>Chemical fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of criteria is used to perform cleanup on brownfield properties?

    <p>Risk-based cleanup criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of complying with land use restrictions in a remediation plan?

    <p>To develop legally binding agreements about land use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the EPCRA, what is required when Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) are present?

    <p>Notification is required when EHSs exceed the established TPQ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of EPCRA deals with the requirement for emergency response planning?

    <p>Sections 301–303</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for implementing the provisions of EPCRA within a state?

    <p>State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must facilities with Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) do as part of the emergency planning requirements?

    <p>Cooperate in emergency plan preparation and participate in the LEPC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the Emergency Release Notification requirement under Section 304?

    <p>A hazardous substance is released beyond its reportable quantity (RQ).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)?

    <p>To create initial emergency response plans and inform the public about chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation may be required for a facility found in violation of EPCRA provisions?

    <p>Consent agreement for violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)?

    <p>Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate notification requirement for the release of a sheen or hazardous substance above the RQ?

    <p>Notify the National Response Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of facilities are required to maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)?

    <p>Facilities under OSHA regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quantity of extremely hazardous substances necessitates notification to local authorities?

    <p>500 pounds or the TPQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are excluded from the storage reporting requirements?

    <p>Food additives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tier II reporting requirement for hazardous chemicals stored in facilities?

    <p>Submission of an annual SDS to the LEPC and the SERC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the TRI reporting requirements?

    <p>Required for facilities covered by specific NAICS codes with 10 or more full-time employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for reporting gasoline stored in underground tanks (USTs)?

    <p>75,000 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chemicals are regulated under the CFATS?

    <p>Amidic dihalides and phosphonates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Tier II reporting?

    <p>Monthly usage metrics of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reporting is often triggered when releasing extremely hazardous substances?

    <p>Emergency response by governmental authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical was exempted from the CFATS regulations?

    <p>N,N-Diethylaminoethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quantity of diesel is required for reporting when stored in underground tanks?

    <p>100,000 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security?

    <p>The terrorist acts on September 11, 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these acts provided the DHS with the authority to regulate chemical facilities?

    <p>Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following chemical categories includes substances that are classified as high-risk under CFATS?

    <p>Phosphoramidic dihalides and corresponding protonated salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of a chemical that triggers reporting under the TRI if it is manufactured or processed?

    <p>25,000 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of facilities are required to report under Executive Order 13423?

    <p>All federal facilities, regardless of industry code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the TRI database primarily document?

    <p>Annual releases of certain toxic chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the public access TRI information?

    <p>Publicly available, coordinated at the state level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following chemicals is not listed as a toxic chemical according to CFATS regulations?

    <p>Sodium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the CFATS regulations?

    <p>They require the declaration of certain chemicals by various facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical has the CAS number 382–21–8?

    <p>PFIB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the TRI regarding community chemical storage information?

    <p>To offer interactive maps of chemical storage in communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an outcome related to the TRI reporting requirements?

    <p>Mandatory notifications of spills to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Oklahoma provide access to TRI information?

    <p>Through an interactive online map</p> Signup and view all the answers

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