Pollution Prevention
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unit_6.docxQuestion 1
1. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act addresses the management of ____________.
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solid waste |
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hazardous waste |
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underground storage tanks |
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all of the above |
4 points
Question 2
1. Which of the following is not one of the allowable categories defined by the EPA for SEP projects?
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pollution prevention |
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public health |
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environmental restoration |
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reuse/recycling |
4 points
Question 3
1. HSWA introduced the term ________________, which includes source reduction and recycling.
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pollution prevention |
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pollution discharge elimination |
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waste prevention |
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waste minimization |
4 points
Question 4
1. The _______ grants POTW's legal authority to restrict industrial and commercial pollutants beyond federal pretreatment standards.
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Great Lakes Waste Initiative |
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CERCLA |
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Clean Water Act |
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EPCRA |
4 points
Question 5
1. Which of the following statements is false?
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Most municipalities have fully implemented pollution prevention programs. |
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Many industries have not initiated P2 in a significant way. |
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Pollution prevention is becoming more desirable than pollution production and clean-up. |
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Industrial pretreatment programs are required on all POTW. |
4 points
Question 6
1. Which of the following is not one of the main components of the Clean Water Act?
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water quality standards |
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solid waste treatment |
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a permit program for discharge into U.S. waters |
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a revolving POTW construction loan program |
4 points
Question 7
1. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 did not specifically define _______________, but did define ________________.
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pollution prevention; source reduction |
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source reduction; pollution prevention |
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waste material; waste minimization |
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waste minimization; pollution prevention |
4 points
Question 8
1. Sewer use fees rise ___________.
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semi-annually |
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with stringency of local limits |
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with mass based limits |
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with reasonable control measures |
4 points
Question 9
1. What is the main obstacle industries face from mandatory policies?
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accepting the fact that a municipality can tell an industry what to do |
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increased wastewater flow |
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having to participate in the Great lakes Initiative |
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volunteering for a SEP |
4 points
Question 10
1. The ______________ overtly supports pollution prevention, focuses on reducing waste at the source, and directs the EPA to implement prevention activities.
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Clean Water Act |
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Pollution Prevention Act |
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Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendment |
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EPCRA |
4 points
Question 11
1. Discuss the requirements for a municipal P2 program. What do you think should be added?
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30 points
Question 12
1. Discuss the types of POTW-administered pollution prevention programs. Are there any differences between these types of P2 programs and those in the private sector? Please specific and provide some examples in your response.
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30 points
