FEMA ICS 100 Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
Who do you think should be invited to this initial meeting? - ANSWERCompany
representatives of the meat packaging plant, local government officials including
safety and hazardous waste specialist and locals who have stories and notes to
compare about what might be happening.
What information could you gather before the meeting that may be helpful? -
ANSWERPrior to the meeting, you would want to request information on plant
emissions from your State Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency
Planning Committee, and request other general information on plant conditions
from the local fire department and the plant safety officer. In addition, you might
want to research applicable standards for ammonia emissions. (The Title III "hotline"
could be of some assistance.
What laws could the plant potentially be violating? - ANSWERLaws that could be
violated include the Clean Air Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and State
environmental statutes.
Assuming those you invited attended, what are some of the immediate follow-up
actions that can be taken by members of the group to resolve the situation? -
ANSWERThe county air quality office is asked to take measurements of air pollutants
in the area and determine if there are violations of the Clean Air Act. The Local
Emergency Planning Committee is asked to provide copies of the information
collected under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, and to
determine if the facility is in full compliance with SARA. State natural resource
officials, along with representatives of the Coast Guard and EPA, are asked to
investigate the fish kills in the river and determine if there are any violations of the
Clean Water Act, RCRA, and State environmental statutes. Union officials agree to
ask OSHA to inspect the plant for compliance with health and safety standards. And
the fire inspector agrees to check the plant for fire code violations.
1. This Federal act addresses the problem of inactive hazardous waste sites: -
ANSWERSuperfund
2. This act requires chemical companies to research the effects of new chemicals and
notify the EPA before they are manufactured: - ANSWERToxic Substances Control Act
3. Under Title III, the primary responsibility for developing a local plan for handling
accidental releases of acutely toxic substances is the responsibility of: - ANSWERThe
Local Emergency Planning Committee
, 4. EPCRA requires industries that store or use certain quantities of acutely hazardous
substances to report them under what conditions? - ANSWEROnly accidental
releases of a certain quantity
5. The local role in reducing public risks from hazardous materials includes: -
ANSWERAll
6. If you believe a local manufacturer is not in compliance with Title III, you should: -
ANSWERReport the situation to the LEPC
7. The Federal agency responsible for regulating hazardous materials transportation
is: - ANSWERDOT
What impact would a hazardous materials incident cause on the Central City
Elementary School? What resources does Central City have to respond to such an
incident? - ANSWERToxic industrial chemicals could kill or seriously injury many
children exposed to their vapor hazards. TICs have low TLVs or PELs which means
they are toxic in very low levels.
2. What industries within Central City would be required to provide Tier I and II
Reports to the LEPC? Why are these reports important? - ANSWERThese reports
identify what chemicals are stored or are being brought into Central City. They
identify the amount, their location of storage, and other information regarding their
dangers to the community.
3. Where would you logically look for a Commodity Flow Survey of your area to
identify what materials are being shipped through Central City via all transportation
arteries? - ANSWERThe Local Emergency Planning Committee in your city or
jurisdiction.
4. What are the dangers of TIC? Why are they so hazardous to "first responders?" -
ANSWERTICs have low TLVs and PELs which means they are very toxic if "first
responders" are exposed to their liquid or vapor hazards.
5. What are some signs that a chemical or biological agent may have been released
in the Central City area? - ANSWERNumerous complaints of people presenting to
hospital and health care facilities with the same illnesses. Dead birds and other
animals within the area. Unexplained odors or vapors in the area. Suspicious devices
placed in highly traveled areas (i.e., malls and shopping centers).
6. What steps can the average citizen take to limit his/her exposure to CWA agents
as well as a release of a TIC? - ANSWERKnow the location of these facilities and what
materials are onsite. During a chemical release, get uphill and upwind from the
materials if you are outdoors. If you are in the path of the plume at home, and
unable to evacuate, close your windows and doors. Turn off your air conditioning. Do
not allow air in from the outside. Remain calm, and listen to the news for any public
broadcasts. These plumes will pass rather quickly. The public announcements will tell
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
Who do you think should be invited to this initial meeting? - ANSWERCompany
representatives of the meat packaging plant, local government officials including
safety and hazardous waste specialist and locals who have stories and notes to
compare about what might be happening.
What information could you gather before the meeting that may be helpful? -
ANSWERPrior to the meeting, you would want to request information on plant
emissions from your State Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency
Planning Committee, and request other general information on plant conditions
from the local fire department and the plant safety officer. In addition, you might
want to research applicable standards for ammonia emissions. (The Title III "hotline"
could be of some assistance.
What laws could the plant potentially be violating? - ANSWERLaws that could be
violated include the Clean Air Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and State
environmental statutes.
Assuming those you invited attended, what are some of the immediate follow-up
actions that can be taken by members of the group to resolve the situation? -
ANSWERThe county air quality office is asked to take measurements of air pollutants
in the area and determine if there are violations of the Clean Air Act. The Local
Emergency Planning Committee is asked to provide copies of the information
collected under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, and to
determine if the facility is in full compliance with SARA. State natural resource
officials, along with representatives of the Coast Guard and EPA, are asked to
investigate the fish kills in the river and determine if there are any violations of the
Clean Water Act, RCRA, and State environmental statutes. Union officials agree to
ask OSHA to inspect the plant for compliance with health and safety standards. And
the fire inspector agrees to check the plant for fire code violations.
1. This Federal act addresses the problem of inactive hazardous waste sites: -
ANSWERSuperfund
2. This act requires chemical companies to research the effects of new chemicals and
notify the EPA before they are manufactured: - ANSWERToxic Substances Control Act
3. Under Title III, the primary responsibility for developing a local plan for handling
accidental releases of acutely toxic substances is the responsibility of: - ANSWERThe
Local Emergency Planning Committee
, 4. EPCRA requires industries that store or use certain quantities of acutely hazardous
substances to report them under what conditions? - ANSWEROnly accidental
releases of a certain quantity
5. The local role in reducing public risks from hazardous materials includes: -
ANSWERAll
6. If you believe a local manufacturer is not in compliance with Title III, you should: -
ANSWERReport the situation to the LEPC
7. The Federal agency responsible for regulating hazardous materials transportation
is: - ANSWERDOT
What impact would a hazardous materials incident cause on the Central City
Elementary School? What resources does Central City have to respond to such an
incident? - ANSWERToxic industrial chemicals could kill or seriously injury many
children exposed to their vapor hazards. TICs have low TLVs or PELs which means
they are toxic in very low levels.
2. What industries within Central City would be required to provide Tier I and II
Reports to the LEPC? Why are these reports important? - ANSWERThese reports
identify what chemicals are stored or are being brought into Central City. They
identify the amount, their location of storage, and other information regarding their
dangers to the community.
3. Where would you logically look for a Commodity Flow Survey of your area to
identify what materials are being shipped through Central City via all transportation
arteries? - ANSWERThe Local Emergency Planning Committee in your city or
jurisdiction.
4. What are the dangers of TIC? Why are they so hazardous to "first responders?" -
ANSWERTICs have low TLVs and PELs which means they are very toxic if "first
responders" are exposed to their liquid or vapor hazards.
5. What are some signs that a chemical or biological agent may have been released
in the Central City area? - ANSWERNumerous complaints of people presenting to
hospital and health care facilities with the same illnesses. Dead birds and other
animals within the area. Unexplained odors or vapors in the area. Suspicious devices
placed in highly traveled areas (i.e., malls and shopping centers).
6. What steps can the average citizen take to limit his/her exposure to CWA agents
as well as a release of a TIC? - ANSWERKnow the location of these facilities and what
materials are onsite. During a chemical release, get uphill and upwind from the
materials if you are outdoors. If you are in the path of the plume at home, and
unable to evacuate, close your windows and doors. Turn off your air conditioning. Do
not allow air in from the outside. Remain calm, and listen to the news for any public
broadcasts. These plumes will pass rather quickly. The public announcements will tell
