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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

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1. AEA
Limit of Detection - Should be at least 25% of the TLV for a air monitoring device to be acceptable for use
Two general categories: Organizational evaluation standards and Product and Process evaluation standards
Atomic Energy Act
Can be stopped by plastic/aluminum foil. Can travel up to four feet from source. Made up of an electron.

2. Polyvinyl alcohol PVA
A material used in PPE - very effective against hydrocarbons but dissolves in water
Best Available Control Technology
Suitable for NFPA Class A and Class B fires
Confined space - HAZWOPER - respirator training

3. 30 CFR = ?
Material that can be separated by a physical process (evaporation) - density differences - or simple solubility difference.
Clean Water Act
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Mineral Resources

4. 29 CFR 1910.120
Suitable for NFPA Class A and Class B fires
Reactive - Corrosive - Ignitable - Toxic
Covers Haz Waste Operations - Cleanup - and ERs
between 16 Hz and 20 -000 Hz frequencies

5. What training is required for a permit required confined space entry?
environmental permits - environmental logs and inspections - correspondence to/from regulatory agencies - regulatory report filings - facility material balance - emission inventories - MSDSs - Hazardous waste manifests/shipping papers
Confined space - HAZWOPER - respirator training
Pesticides that can be used by untrained persons according to label instructions without creating unreasonable adverse effects to the person applying the pesticides or to the environment.
Maximum Contaminate Level - legally enforceable public health goal

6. CESQG
Strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities may cause a defendant to be liable for harm to a person - land or personal property of another resulting from that activity - although the defendant has exercised the utmost care to prevent the har
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act (requires EIS)
Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator - <100 kg per month or <1kg of acute waste per month AND accumulates <1000 kg or <1 kg acute or <100kg cleanup from an acute spill

7. 7 steps of an audit
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act (requires EIS)
Maximum Achievable Control Technology
Requires New Source Performance Standards - BACT - Title V Operating Permit
Initiation - Document review - prepare for on-site audit - perform on-site audit - prepare the audit report - complete the audit - conduct the audit follow-up

8. Foam agents
Suitable for NFPA Class A and Class B fires
Required for a new facility or a modified existing facility (>10%)
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Three. 100 (one) 50 (two) 25 (three) 12.5

9. Vulnerability Information

10. 8 types of records to review in an audit
environmental permits - environmental logs and inspections - correspondence to/from regulatory agencies - regulatory report filings - facility material balance - emission inventories - MSDSs - Hazardous waste manifests/shipping papers
Covers Haz Waste Operations - Cleanup - and ERs
Hazardous occupancy
The employer must provide training - require the employee to demonstrate proficiency - retrain employees who lose proficiency - and provide written certification.

11. Laws with P2 components
PPA - RCRA - CWA - CAA
Three year have elapsed since the last audit
Hazard Index - HI= CDI/RfD HI<1 is acceptable RfD Reference Dose - RfD= NOAEL(or LOAEL)/(UF)(MF) NOAEL= No observable adverse effect level UF= Uncertainty Factor MF=(Modifying Factors)
Apply to discharges from MS4s serving fewer than 10 -000 people

12. HI
Can be found in the Federal Register but are easiest to find on the Agencies website or from a regulation tracking service
Interior finishes with a flame spread index of less than 25
Two general categories: Organizational evaluation standards and Product and Process evaluation standards
Hazard Index - HI= CDI/RfD HI<1 is acceptable RfD Reference Dose - RfD= NOAEL(or LOAEL)/(UF)(MF) NOAEL= No observable adverse effect level UF= Uncertainty Factor MF=(Modifying Factors)

13. What remediation technology is effective for removing high concentrations of low-solubility petroleum compounds from contaminated soil?
Soil vapor extraction wells
Federal Insecticide - Fungicide - and Rodenticide Act
Hazard Index - HI= CDI/RfD HI<1 is acceptable RfD Reference Dose - RfD= NOAEL(or LOAEL)/(UF)(MF) NOAEL= No observable adverse effect level UF= Uncertainty Factor MF=(Modifying Factors)
Oil and grease

14. Neurological
the primary health effect from lead
Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act (1986)
Apply to discharges from MS4s serving fewer than 10 -000 people
70 years

15. New Source Review
Three year have elapsed since the last audit
Half-mask 10 - Full Face 50 - Supplied Air (w/o egress bottle) 1000 - SCBA 10000
Required for a new facility or a modified existing facility (>10%)
Can be found in the Federal Register but are easiest to find on the Agencies website or from a regulation tracking service

16. NPDES
Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Compensation and Liability Act. Established 'Hazardous Substances' and covers sites not covered by existing laws - except facilities and vessels - does not apply to active sites - requires that actions meet sta
OSHA General Industry Standard
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Immediate (acute) health hazards - delayed (chronic) health hazards - and sudden releases of pressure

17. What is the generally accepted method for measuring attainment with NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide?
Three year have elapsed since the last audit
CAA - Clean Air Act
chemiluminescence
Lists 'Hazardous Substances'

18. Metals most likely encountered by CHMM
Corrective Action Management Unit (RCRA) - needs to assess environmental and health risks - if it will enhance the timeliness of remediation - will minimize the land utilized for final disposal - will provide expeditious implementation of site remedi
Chronic Daily Intake
lithium (Li) - sodium (Na) - and potassium (K) Dangerous when wet
Immediate (acute) health hazards - delayed (chronic) health hazards - and sudden releases of pressure

19. PCB contaminated
Can be found in the Federal Register but are easiest to find on the Agencies website or from a regulation tracking service
Has one or more states of matter in the mixture
Concentrations >= 50 and >500 ppm PCB
Required for facilities manufacturing - mining - and utilities that manufacture or process over 25 -000 pounds or 'otherwise use' over the threshold planning quantity of extremely hazardous substances

20. What are the four types of torts?
Trespass - Nuisance - Negligence - Strict Liability
Two general categories: Organizational evaluation standards and Product and Process evaluation standards
1) Duty of the defendant to the plaintiff 2) Breach of that duty 3) Damage to the plaintiff 4) Breach was the proximate cause of the damage
Does NOT require an employer to pay for non-specialty safety toe footwear

21. Alpha particle
risk = slope factor (SF) x CDI
1) Screening 2) Scoping 3) EIS Preparation 4) Review
Slowest - largest radioactive particle. Most destructive if inhaled or ingested. Can be stopped by paper/tyvek. Made up of a proton and neutron.
Safe Water Drinking Act (1980) - established public notifications for violations - increased civil penalties - recalled all water coolers with lead lined tanks and banned lead containing pipes

22. Vapor Density > 1
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
70 years
The employer must provide training - require the employee to demonstrate proficiency - retrain employees who lose proficiency - and provide written certification.
will sink. All flammable liquids and most gases have a vapor density greater than 1.0

23. SDWA
Safe Drinking Water Act (est MCLs)
low - ordinary - high
Toxic Substances Control Act (requires toxicity testing of new compounds)
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Mineral Resources

24. SWOT
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act (requires EIS)
Secure site assets - Deter - Detect - Delay - Screen and control access.
Strengths - Weaknesses - Opportunities - Threats (business)
between 16 Hz and 20 -000 Hz frequencies

25. RCRA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
risk = slope factor (SF) x CDI
Has thermal resistance - chemical resistance - high tensile strength - not electrically conductive
mass per unit volume of a given vapor/gas relative to that of air

26. What defines general use pesticides?
Accompanies the waste shipment to a TSDF and includes an analysis of the ability to meet treatment standards
Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act (1986)
Allows private carriers to transport hazardous materials if individual packages do not exceed 8 gallons or 66 pounds
Pesticides that can be used by untrained persons according to label instructions without creating unreasonable adverse effects to the person applying the pesticides or to the environment.

27. Nine penalty mitigation conditions
Staircase dimensional criteria for egress are covered under the Life Safety Code and UBC
will sink. All flammable liquids and most gases have a vapor density greater than 1.0
Systematic discovery - voluntary discovery (sampling/auditing) - prompt disclosure (within 21 days) - independent discovery and disclosure - correction and remediation within 60 days - prevent recurrence of the violation - repeat violations are ineli
Threshold Limit Value

28. NAAQS contaminants
Particulates - Sulfur Dioxide - Nitrogen Dioxide - Carbon Monoxide - Ozone - Lead
Hazardous occupancy
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator - <100 kg per month or <1kg of acute waste per month AND accumulates <1000 kg or <1 kg acute or <100kg cleanup from an acute spill

29. Ionization
Federal Insecticide - Fungicide - and Rodenticide Act
The removal of electrons from an electrically neutral atom
Not a toxin (for a particular target organ) that in combination with a toxin - enhances the toxins effect
The center of an atom made up of a proton and a neutron

30. PCB Annual Report
the primary health effect from lead
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Imposes 'strict' and 'joint and several' liability to all generators - transporters and facility owners. Does not require showing of fault or negligence where damages have occurred. Full damages may be recovered from one - some or all potentially lia
Includes manifests - exception reports - applicable records for the previous year - and certificates of disposal or destruction

31. ROD
70 years
Three. 100 (one) 50 (two) 25 (three) 12.5
Lists 'Hazardous Substances'
Record of Decision

32. EPCRA hazard categories
Immediate (acute) health hazards - delayed (chronic) health hazards - and sudden releases of pressure
Corrective Measures Study (RCRA)
Has one or more states of matter in the mixture
Used to dispose of oil and gas production wastes (SWDA)

33. Sound parameter
Sound is characterized by pressure - power - and intensity
Established water quality criteria - requires assessment of watersheds - established the NPDES program - requires point source compliance with treatment technologies
Best Available Control Technology
Approval - Conditional Approval - Disapproval

34. Vapor Density < 1
will float
Chemical of Interest (CFATS)
Suitable for NFPA Class A and Class B fires
Soil vapor extraction wells

35. TSCA inventory list requirements
Only pesticides registered with the USEPA can be distributed - sold or placed into commerce
Covers building services and fire protection equipment
RCRA Facility Investigation
All chemical manufactured for sale LQG Large Quantity Generator - >1000 kg per month or > 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month SQG Small Quantity Generator - 100 kg < x < 1000 kg per month - AND accumulates <6000 kg at any time

36. FFCA
Federal Facilities Compliance Act (1992) - provided a statutory basis for pursuing monetary penalties against Federal Facilities
Concentrations >= 50 and >500 ppm PCB
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act (requires EIS)
CDI = (Concentration)(daily intake)(exposure frequency)(exposure duration - typ 70 years)/(body weight - typ 70 kg)(average exposure time (day)

37. Fresh water

38. Respirator Fit Factors
19.5% (O2/vol) or less
Toxic Substances Control Act (requires toxicity testing of new compounds)
Herbicides - Insecticides - Biocides
Half-mask 10 - Full Face 50 - Supplied Air (w/o egress bottle) 1000 - SCBA 10000

39. A mixture of a hazardous waste (non-listed) and a solid (non-hazardous) waste is?
Hazardous occupancy
Composite noise level - a noise rating associated with airports
The employer must provide training - require the employee to demonstrate proficiency - retrain employees who lose proficiency - and provide written certification.
Not considered a hazardous waste if the mixture no longer retains the characteristic that made it hazardous (i.e. ignitability)

40. NFPA Diamond
Maximum Contaminate Level - legally enforceable public health goal
limited liability to the extent of assets - continuity of life - centralization of management - free transferability of ownership interests (an LLC can only have two of these traits)
EPA - Protection of the Environment
Red=Flammability - Yellow=Reactivity - Blue=Health - White=Special Precautions - 1 is lowest hazard - 4 is extremely hazardous

41. What classifications are used for cryogenic fluids?
Not a toxin (for a particular target organ) that in combination with a toxin - enhances the toxins effect
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
corrosive/highly toxic - flammable - non-flammable
Spill Prevention - Control - and Countermeasure Plans - required for facilities with more than 1320 gallons of above ground oil storage or 40 -000 gallons of below ground storage - must be reviewed every five years - must be sealed by a PE unless it

42. Waste Management Hierarchy
Lowest Achievable Emission Rate
Lists 'Hazardous Substances'
1. Prevent or reduce 2. Recycle 3. Treat 4. Dispose or otherwise release
will sink in water

43. Rulemaking process
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Mineral Resources
Interim Measures
Includes manifests - exception reports - applicable records for the previous year - and certificates of disposal or destruction
1. Congress enacts a law 2. Agency establishes a rulemaking schedule 3. Agency establishes a docket 4. Develop a concept for regulation 5. Publish proposed regulation in Fed Reg 6. Public hearing 7. Withdraw - make minor revisions or publish final re

44. NFPA Life Safety Code
Uniform mixture
Time - Distance - Shielding (ways to reduce exposure to radiation)
Clean Water Act
Covers building services and fire protection equipment

45. Agencies that regulate asbestos
EPA - OSHA - DOT
Normally stable
1. Prevent or reduce 2. Recycle 3. Treat 4. Dispose or otherwise release
RCRA Facility Investigation

46. LNAPL
manufacturers and importers
Total Maximum Daily Load - CWA Section 303
Composite noise level - a noise rating associated with airports
Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid - Short chain hydrocarbons including gasoline. NAPLs adhere to soil particles

47. SARA
Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act (1986)
Strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities may cause a defendant to be liable for harm to a person - land or personal property of another resulting from that activity - although the defendant has exercised the utmost care to prevent the har
Invasive evaluation of potential RECs
Spill Prevention - Control - and Countermeasure Plans - required for facilities with more than 1320 gallons of above ground oil storage or 40 -000 gallons of below ground storage - must be reviewed every five years - must be sealed by a PE unless it

48. TSCA
Toxic Substances Control Act (requires toxicity testing of new compounds)
Particulates - Sulfur Dioxide - Nitrogen Dioxide - Carbon Monoxide - Ozone - Lead
Best Available Control Technology
Chronic Daily Intake

49. SWDA
A material used in PPE - very effective against hydrocarbons but dissolves in water
if the HVL of lead is 0.33 cm and you double the thickness you reduce the exposure to 1/4 of the original exposure
Safe Water Drinking Act (1980) - established public notifications for violations - increased civil penalties - recalled all water coolers with lead lined tanks and banned lead containing pipes
Trespass - Nuisance - Negligence

50. HAZWOPER Training
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act
Sound Pressure Level - unweighted SPL(total) = 10 log [ sum 10 (SPL/10)] or weighted SPL (total) = 10 log [sum 10 (SPL/10) (t(partial)/t(total)]
Requires 40-hours off-site safety training - 3 days of supervised field experience. Supervisors require 8 hours of additional training.
Secure site assets - Deter - Detect - Delay - Screen and control access.