Questions and Answers of Retail Management

How does landfill reclamation occur, i.e., what mechanical steps are required for successful reclamation? How is reclamation beneficial in terms of extending landfill lifetime and enhancing resource
The Second Law of Thermodynamics states, in essence, that all systems proceed toward maximum disorder (i.e., chaos, entropy). How can a landfill metamorphose over time in the context of the Second
Soil material is being assessed as a possible liner for a sanitary landfill. A soil core was collected and brought to the laboratory. A 10 cm tall section of soil has 2 cm of water continuously
Determine the area required for a new sanitary landfill with a projected lifetime of 20 years. The landfill will serve a population of 175,000 people. It is estimated that per capita waste generation
Calculate the annual volume of leachate generated per hectare for a sanitary landfill located along the east coast of the United States. The climate is temperate, average annual rainfall is 122
Determine the direction of groundwater flow and draw directional arrows.
From the contaminated wells identified, define the extent of any plume and sketch its outline on the map.
Discuss any observable trends in migration of contaminants over the study period.
Based on the behavior of the metals, what can you conclude about the pH of the leachate?
Do the data for chlorinated organics indicate a possible human health hazard? What could be the possible source of these chemicals? Can any arise from natural decomposition of disposed wastes?
Based on groundwater data and the need for additional landfill space, is an extension of this landfill facility justifiable? Give reasons.
What is the top priority for hazardous waste management (general method) under RCRA, and what is the lowest priority?
Which of the following under RCRA is (are) not excluded from the rules and regulations applicable to hazardous waste generators, treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation?(a) domestic sewage,
What are acute hazardous wastes? Provide an accurate technical definition.
Which of the following property(ies) is (are) not characteristics that define a RCRA hazardous waste? (a) radioactive, (b) corrosive, (c) ignitable, (d) reactive, (e) biohazard.
What pH range does noncorrosive waste display?
What is the name of the test method used to determine if a waste is toxic? Outline the procedures of the method.
Can a generator legally mix a listed hazardous waste with sufficient nonhazardous solid waste to the point where the mixture is diluted and therefore no longer classified as a hazardous waste?
The Hi-Jinx Metalworks Corp. has produced several gallons of spent paint stripper. Based solely on the Material Safety Data Sheet (see following pages), could this waste be a RCRA hazardous waste?
Outside one of the Hi-Jinx warehouses (which had stored paint stripper in the past), several leaking drums are discovered by a state inspector. A sweet solvent odor permeates the air.Is the
The environmental safety officer at the Hi-Jinx plant identifies dozens of drums containing a reddish filter cake near the site’s electroplating wastewater treatment plant. After analyzing the
Can a waste be both a listed hazardous waste and a characteristic hazardous waste? Explain.
At an automobile body shop and painting facility, metal parts are reworked and repainted, engine components are cleaned and reworked, and fiberglass and metal body parts are repaired and painted.
List potential sources of hazardous waste generated in your university or company. Name all listed hazardous wastes. To what list(s) do they belong? If they are not listed, what specific
Write in the name of each hazardous waste list in the table below: Name of List -List Provide examples of wastes your university generates on this list: -List Provide examples of wastes your
For the four hazardous waste characteristics, list their hazardous waste numbers: Characteristic EPA Waste Number Ignitable Corrosive Reactive Toxicity characteristic
Define “cradle-to-grave responsibility” for a hazardous waste generator. Discuss the regulatory requirements for packaging, storage, transportation, and manifesting. For how long is the generator
After a satellite container becomes full, within how many days must it be removed and transferred to the central accumulation area or shipped to an off-site facility?
List the criteria required for a RCRA-approved secondary containment unit.
An SQG, as defined under RCRA, generates at least ____________ pounds of hazardous waste in a calendar month, whereas an LQG generates at least ___________ pounds of hazardous waste per month.
The hazardous waste accumulation period normally begins at what point? (a) when wastes are first added to the container, (b) when the container is full, (c) when the hazardous label is affixed to the
How often is a facility hazardous waste report to be submitted to EPA?
List the instances when containers of hazardous waste can be opened at the generator’s facility.
Under RCRA, up to what height should drums containing ignitable wastes be stacked(i.e., two drums, three drums, etc.)?
An LQG may ship its hazardous wastes to a landfill that is approved only by the state, to handle municipal or industrial waste (true or false).
LQGs must have double liners on all new containers for hazardous wastes stored on-site(true or false).
Which of the following are acceptable management practices for a satellite accumulation point? (a) stores a maximum of 55 gal of hazardous waste, (b) stores a maximum of 1 qt of acute hazardous
What are the requirements for an acceptable container used at a satellite accumulation area?
As a result of a new manufacturing process, the Hi-Jinx Chemical Company is generating a new waste stream. The waste has the following properties: pH = 10, flashpoint =75°F, high concentrations of
Based on question 13, is the waste to be classified as corrosive, ignitable, or toxic?
Based on the waste properties given in question 13, can the waste be stored in a single-lined tank on the premises? How far must it be stored from the property line? To what type of facility(e.g.,
If the waste in question 13 could be used (recycled) at another facility, must it be considered a RCRA hazardous waste?
The waste in question 13 may possibly serve as a boiler fuel and therefore need not be managed as a waste at all (true or false).
At Bogus Metalworks, 2500 lb of tetrachloroethylene (a listed hazardous waste) was transferred to a machine degreasing booth and reused a total of four times in September. How much waste must be
At the Hi-Jinx facility, pentachlorophenol, a listed hazardous waste, was mixed with clean soil during a small spill. Is the new mixture still a hazardous waste? Justify your answer.
Also at the Hi-Jinx plant, the tops and bungs of several drums of pentachlorophenol are damaged and severely rusting. Since wastes are not leaking, can they remain in these containers until they are
By what specific requirements are individual households subject to RCRA?
For how long do RCRA regulations require that manifests be retained?
List and discuss what is incorrect about the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest shown in Figure 12.6.
If the signed return copy of a manifest is not received by an LQG within 35 days, an investigation must be conducted to locate the return copy. When must exception reports be submitted to the state?
If an SQG does not receive a return copy of the manifest within 60 days, what action is required?
A generator of hazardous waste determines that more than 100 kg of waste will be generated in a calendar month. What documentation, identification, and so on, must they acquire?
What is the maximum quantity of hazardous waste that can be accumulated in a satellite accumulation point?
Accumulation points for containers must be inspected weekly. What specific items should be inspected?
How frequently should hazardous waste storage tanks be inspected?
While in satellite accumulation points, what must all hazardous waste containers be marked with?
While in primary accumulation points, what must all hazardous waste containers be marked with?
Tanks used for accumulation of hazardous waste must be equipped with secondary containment, leak detection, and overflow protection. How often should this equipment be inspected?
What are the differences, in terms of content, between the Bill of Lading for hazardous wastes and the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest? Who is responsible for initiating each document?
The uniform hazardous manifest is: (a) required under RCRA/HSWA, (b) to be completed where applicable by the waste generator, (c) to be utilized by all LQGs and SQGs, (d) essential in
The uniform hazardous waste manifest serves which of the following purposes?(a) certification of treatment and disposal, (b) tracking document for delivery to designated TSDF, (c) shipping document
List the ten classes of DOT hazardous materials. Which of the classes do not contain divisions?
What is the purpose of a packing group? How many packing groups exist?
Which of the following is not one of DOT’s hazard classes? (a) Class 1—explosive,(b) ORM-D, (c) ORM-F, (d) Class 9—miscellaneous material.
According to federal regulations, what is the primary purpose of transportation placards?
How do hazardous placards differ from labels and markings in terms of size, shape, and location to be affixed? Explain how the requirements for their use differ for bulk and nonbulk packaging.
For a truck transporting hazardous wastes, on which side(s) is (are) the placard(s) to be placed?
A citizen contacts the local emergency response agency with the following information from an overturned tank truck. Which information will best assist the agency in identifying its contents? (a)
When shipping a truckload of 25 drums of the same hazardous material, what is the total number of drums that must be labeled?
What is the difference between primary and subsidiary hazard warning labels on nonbulk packages of hazardous waste?
What details can you provide about a container with the following information stamped on its base? (a) 1A2 UN X, (b) 4G UN Z.
The shipper is required to provide emergency response information for each hazardous material listed on the shipping papers (e.g., Bill of Lading). List the specific information that must be included
Refer to the DOT waste compatibility table (Figure 13.10). State whether or not the following wastes be placed in the same shipment: (a) spent hydrochloric acid and a class 4.1 waste, (b) waste
Which of the following situations does not require an incident report involving hazardous materials to DOT? (a) a person is killed; (b) property damage exceeds $50,000; (c) a person is injured but
What is the name of the table that must be used to select the proper container for accumulation and transportation of hazardous waste?
Suppose a facility’s hazardous waste is stored in a 55-gal metallic drum. Locate the regulation number where the drum is listed (i.e., which column?).
According to DOT regulations, containers used to accumulate and transport hazardous waste must be in good condition. In this context, what is the definition of “good condition”?
Refer to 49 CFR 172.101 and the HMT. Find the regulatory reference for drums (i.e., nonbulk containers) for storage of waste methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Insert the packing groups authorized for containers meeting the performance standards identified below Performance Standard X Y Z For Packages Meeting Packing Groups
The following labels and markings occur on a drum of hazardous waste:Identify the following:Hazardous Substance Designation DOT Proper Shipping Name Hazard class DOT identifi cation number Hazardous
Based on the manufacturer’s mark, answer the following:(a) What is the minimum drum wall thickness for reuse of the drum?(b) What is the limit of specific gravity of the contents?(c) What is the
Who is responsible for ensuring that containers are properly marked and labeled (i.e., hazardous waste generator, transporter, TSDF, regulatory agency)?
Which permitted TSDFs are required to obtain an EPA identification number? To whom is the completed EPA Form 8700-12, Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity, to be submitted?How frequently is the
Is a WAP required for all TSDFs? Which agency must approve the WAP as part of the permit application?
Provide the specific components of a facility WAP.
At the Hi-Jinx Corporation Central Waste Incineration facility, how often should the following areas be inspected by plant personnel? (a) loading areas, (b) tank systems,(c) incinerator units, (d)
For what types of TSDFs is a CQA program required? Under whose direction is the program developed and implemented? Which physical components must the CQA program address?
The TSDF must develop and implement a written CQA plan. What is the overall purpose of the CQA plan? What must it include?
TSDFs must be equipped with internal communication systems and fire control equipment.What additional emergency equipment is required?
In preparation for any site emergency, the facility must make numerous arrangements with local authorities. List these arrangements.
Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion, what specifics regarding the released materials is the emergency coordinator to identify immediately? How is the identification to be carried out? How
What types of equipment must the TSDF be equipped with in order to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion, or the release of hazardous wastes?
What is the general purpose of a contingency plan? What are the major components of the plan? To whom in the community should copies of the plan be given?
Under what conditions are TSDF contingency plans revised?
The TSDF is the final stage of cradle-to-grave hazardous waste management. What are the responsibilities of the TSDF regarding the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest? For how long is the manifest to be
The groundwater monitoring program at a TSDF must include sampling and analysis procedures that provide a reliable indication of groundwater quality below the waste management area. List the minimum
In your community, is there a comprehensive household hazardous waste management program currently in place? How are household hazardous wastes collected, treated, and disposed? What agency or
Which two major sets of regulations are included in the federal standards for hazardous waste thermal technologies? How do they differ in terms of regulatory coverage?
Combustion involves chemical transformations in which solid materials are converted to gases and solid residues. What factors, with regard to both incinerator design and operation and waste
Whenever an organic material is to be incinerated, air (oxygen) is necessary to complete combustion. For what other purposes is air required? Be specific.

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