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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Quiz

Answer every question, then press Check my answers to see your score and an explanation for each one. Study first with the guide: RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Requirements by Generator Category.

1. A site generating 1,000 kg or more of hazardous waste per month is a:

Answer: LQG. Large quantity generators produce 1,000 kg or more per month, or more than 1 kg of acute hazardous waste.

2. How long may an LQG accumulate hazardous waste on site?

Answer: 90 days. LQGs may accumulate for up to 90 days.

3. How long may an SQG accumulate hazardous waste (TSDF within 200 miles)?

Answer: 180 days. SQGs may accumulate for up to 180 days, or 270 days if the TSDF is more than 200 miles away.

4. How much non-acute hazardous waste can be kept in a satellite accumulation area?

Answer: 55 gallons. 40 CFR 262.15 allows up to 55 gallons of non-acute hazardous waste at or near the point of generation.

5. New LQG employees must complete RCRA training within:

Answer: 6 months. Under 262.17(a)(7), new employees must be trained within six months and work under supervision until then.

6. Which form tracks hazardous waste shipments off site?

Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22). The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks waste from generator to destination, now through e-Manifest.

7. DOT hazmat employee training is required at least every:

Answer: 3 years. 49 CFR 172.704 requires recurrent training at least once every three years.

8. Which is NOT a federal universal waste?

Answer: Spent solvents. Federal universal wastes are batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps and aerosol cans.

9. What are the four characteristics of hazardous waste?

Answer: Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity. Characteristic hazardous waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic (40 CFR 261 Subpart C).

10. Is RCRA training the same as HAZWOPER training?

Answer: No, RCRA is EPA and HAZWOPER is OSHA. They are separate requirements. TSDF employees and some generator employees need both.

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