Environmental / RCRA Flashcards

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  1. What does RCRA stand for and what is its purpose?
  2. What are the four characteristics used to identify hazardous waste?
  3. What are the three categories of hazardous waste generators under RCRA?
  4. What is the '90-day rule' for Large Quantity Generators?
  5. How long can a Small Quantity Generator store hazardous waste on-site?
  6. What information must appear on a hazardous waste container label?
  7. When does the accumulation start date begin on a hazardous waste container?
  8. What is satellite accumulation?
  9. What is an EPA Identification Number and who needs one?
  10. What is a hazardous waste manifest?
  11. What should you do if you do not receive a signed manifest back from the TSDF within 35 days?
  12. What does CERCLA stand for and what does it cover?
  13. What is a Reportable Quantity (RQ) under CERCLA?
  14. What is the phone number for the National Response Center and when must you call it?
  15. What does EPCRA stand for and what is its purpose?
  16. What are the four major provisions of EPCRA?
  17. What is a LEPC and what role does it play under EPCRA?
  18. What is the TCLP test?
  19. What are 'listed wastes' under RCRA?
  20. What is the 'mixture rule' in RCRA?
  21. What is the 'derived-from rule' in RCRA?
  22. What training is required for personnel who handle hazardous waste?
  23. What is a contingency plan and who must have one?
  24. What secondary containment is required for hazardous waste storage?
  25. What is pollution prevention (P2)?
  26. What is the EPA's waste management hierarchy (from most to least preferred)?
  27. What is a TSDF?
  28. What is the 'land disposal restrictions' (LDR) program?
  29. What are the requirements for closing a hazardous waste container storage area?
  30. What are the inspection requirements for hazardous waste storage areas?
  31. What is an acutely hazardous waste and why is it significant?
  32. What must a generator do before shipping hazardous waste off-site?
  33. What is the difference between a characteristic waste and a listed waste?
  34. What is 'cradle to grave' management of hazardous waste?
  35. What are universal wastes and how are they managed differently?
  36. Under DoD environmental policy, what is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?

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