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31 Cards in this Set
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All CG units which generate HazWaste in excess of______ in any calender month shall obtain an______.
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-100kg (220lbs)
-EPA Identification number (4 digit), package and label the waste, and arrange transport to an approved Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) |
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Unit which generate less than______ in any calender month are generally exempt from most federal regulations.
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-100kg (conditionally exempt small quantity generator)
-About half of a 55 gal drum |
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Vessels are not considered....
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Generators
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Who takes responsibility for managing HazWaste within their geographic location?
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MLC and CEU (CEU more sprecialized in doing so)
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Acutely Hazardous Waste?
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fully regulated for any amount in excess of 1kg per month
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Authorized Representative?
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Person in charge of any facility. For the CG is the CO
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Cathodic Protection?
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-Form of Corrosion protection for steel tanks and piping systems
-Discharges natural electrical current to sacrificial anode |
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Combustible Liquid?
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DOT defined as any liquid with a flash point above 141°F and below 200°F
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Corrosivity?
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EPA defined as all aqueous wastes wih pH less than of equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5
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Flammable Liquid?
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DOT defined as any liquid having a flash point of not more than 141°F
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Flash Point?
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minimum temperature at which the flammable vapors of a substance will ignite
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3 subgroups of generators?
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-conditionally exempt small quantity generator
-small quantity generators -large quantity generators |
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Small Quantity Generators
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produce less than 1000kg but more than 100kg per calender month
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Large Quantity Generators
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produce1000kg (2200lbs) or more any given calendar month
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Hazardous Waste Management
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The systematic control of the collection, source, separation, transport, ect...of hazardous waste
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Manifest?
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shipping document for all hazwaste shipments
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Satellite Areas?
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places where wastes are generated and accumulated prior to removal to central area.
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Underground Storage Tanks?
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-tanks used to contain regulated substances
- only 10% or more or tank need to be located beneath surface of ground |
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Universal Wastes?
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batteries,pesticides,mercury thermostats (only ones as of now)
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Collocated units?
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parent commands such as bases, supports, or tenent commands moored at will assume responsibility and generator ID
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Containers are inspected for leaks and corrosion every ______
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week
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Hazardous waste removed every_____ for large quantity generators...every______ for small quantity generators.
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90 days
180 days |
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Cradle to Grave policy?
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Generator is responsible for all hazwaste though its lifecycle. even after leaving unit.
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Units must obtain EPA ID number when....
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hazwaste is generated in excess of 100 kg per calendar month
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4 EPA characteristics of HazWaste
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-any one of...
ignitablility reactivity corrosivity toxicity |
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Mixing a non-hazwaste with hazwaste...
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will produce a hazwaste regardless of percentage. dilluting hazwaste to eliminate characteristics is not permitted.
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HazWaste containers are considered empty when....
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no more than 2.5cm (1 inch) of residue remain
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In the event of a spill, the generator must take action to protect...
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human health and the enviroment
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Purpose of CG HazWaste training program?
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-Respond effectively to emergencies
-Avoid unnecessary testing and disposal costs |
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CG should use 55 gal drum for waste storage when applicable due to...
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stringent regulations on large storage tanks
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Are home heating oil storage tanks subject to EPA regulations?
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Yes
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