- The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act helped DOT to do what?
get more organized
none of the above
have the financial capabilities to carry out there work
have more authority on the safe transport of hazardous materials
2. In the DOT Guidebook, the blue section does what?
contains specific data on all chemicals listed
lists all the guideline numbers
is broken down into numerical order
puts chemicals in alphabetical order
3. Any material that can have a rapid pressure build up and release of heat or gases is a:
Non-combustible ignition source
Class 3 – Flammable
Flammable material
Class 1 – Explosive
4. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1974 does what?
regulates the tasks of people that transport hazardous materials
keeps our roads safer
regulates truck drivers
all of the above
5. The DOT Guidebook is also called the:
Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulation Code Book
Emergency Response Compliance Book
Book of Hazardous Materials Compliance
North American Emergency Response Guidebook
6. When hazardous materials are to be transported, what must they have with them?
a police escort
all of the above
the proper shipping papers
a means of controlling an accidental release
7. The Pollution Prevention Act was passed and adopted in what year?
1973
1991
1985
1990
8. A spill containment which involves the restricting the release of a substance by sealing it in the immediate area where the spill occurs and keeping it from moving away from the actual spill area is called a:
catchment basin
spill containment kit
all of the above
alternate spill deterrent
9. The Pollution Prevention Act established what for the U. S.?
a minimum standard
none of the above
the GreenPeace organization
a new environmental policy
10. One of EPA’s responsibilities as stipulated by the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 is to:
all of the above
provide the major source of information and service to the public
help in the formulation of media relations at the state level
assist with funding of state bases source reduction programs
11. The Underground Storage Trust Fund was created with the purpose of paying for cleanups at sites where the owner or operator is unknown, unwilling, or unable to respond, or which require emergency action, and it was also created for what other purpose?
to oversee cleanups by responsible parties
to help in the identification of hazardous substances
to use up surplus agency funds
all of the above
12. Hazardous substance placards must be displayed where on all cargo tanks, vehicles, and rail cars?
top, bottom, and backend
all of the above
sides and top
sides and ends
13. The Pollution Prevention Incentives for States Grant is a federal grant that does what?
All of the above
It provides food for Meals on Wheels
Assists in the development of state programs
It helps individuals who want to remove hazardous waste from their homes themselves
14. An underground storage tank has what percent of its combined volume underground?
75%
10%
50%
25%
15. Many states have initiated awards systems to honor companies that have what?
all of the above
cut down on the amount of death due to waste emissions
had less hazardous waste releases than the previous year
modified or changed their policies in the name of pollution prevention
16. The EPA encourages states to implement __________________ that test and support new source reduction initiatives.
demonstration projects
portable labs
new regulations and procedures
state laws
17. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that contains various components of silicon, oxygen, hydrogen, and _____________.
various metal ions
carbon black
lead
carbon monoxide
18. In 1986, an act was passed into law which dealt with asbestos containing material in schools. The act is called:
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
Asbestos Anonymous Act
Asbestos Emergency Deterrent Act
No fibers for Children Act
19. Asbestos can be harmful to when it is _________ by humans.
absorbed
injected
inhaled
ingested
20. There can be no discharge or visible emissions to the outside air in the manufacture, fabrication, demolition, renovation, or ____________ of asbestos containing material.
eating
Spraying
smelling
burning
