Question 1
A city's air monitoring data consistently shows ground-level ozone concentrations above the federal standard. Under the Clean Air Act, what is the most likely regulatory designation for this city, and what major planning requirement does this trigger?
Correct Answer:
Nonattainment Area; this triggers the requirement for a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision.
Question 2
Under the Clean Air Act, major sources of the 187 listed Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) are required to implement a specific level of emission control. What is this technology-based standard called?
Correct Answer:
Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
Question 3
Which of the following is one of the six "criteria air pollutants" for which the U.S. EPA has established National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?
Correct Answer:
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Question 4
An environmental inspector is reviewing the compliance of a large petroleum refinery that is a major source of air pollutants. What type of comprehensive, facility-wide operating permit, which consolidates all applicable Clean Air Act requirements into a single document, is this facility required to obtain?
Correct Answer:
A Title V Operating Permit
Question 5
An inspector is scheduled to conduct a visible emissions evaluation to determine compliance with an opacity limit. What is the standard EPA reference method used by a certified observer for visually determining the opacity of emissions from a stationary source?
Correct Answer:
Method 9
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