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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) - (ANSWER)Also known as the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
This portion of the legislation makes more than 300 "extremely hazardous substances" subject to routine
and detailed reporting to designated local, State, and Federal government agencies. It also requires local
planning committees to use this information to create effective plans for hazardous materials
emergencies.
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, (CERCLA) - (ANSWER)To fund
cleanups and emergency response actions for some of the worst inactive or abandoned hazardous waste
sites scattered across the country. A billion dollar revolving trust fund.
Bill was revised in 1986 turning into SARA.
The National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) - (ANSWER)The basis for
Federal action to minimize pollution damage from discharges of oil or hazardous substances. Federal
agencies assist in the development and evaluation of national, regional, and local oil and hazardous
substance pollution contingency plans.
National Response Team (NRT) - (ANSWER)Composed of 14 Federal agencies. Experts publish guidance
on emergency response planning and stand ready to assist States in the event of a major chemical
emergency.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) - (ANSWER)It establishes a Federal program
to provide comprehensive regulation of hazardous waste, which includes certain materials held to pose a
potential threat to public health and safety when they are discarded. RCRA regulations provide for and
maintain a hazardous waste management system that covers the generation, transportation, use, and
disposal of such waste.
The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) - (ANSWER)The Department of Transportation
(DOT) has the authority to regulate the handling and interstate transportation of hazardous materials.
The DOT's Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation (OHMT) issues regulations dealing with the
shipping and packaging of hazardous materials, including how they are classified and labeled (both
nationally and internationally).
, IS-0005: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Exam Prep|| 2026/2027 | A+
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - (ANSWER)Enacted to assure safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under
the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working
conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational
safety and health; and for other purposes.
Worker Exposures - (ANSWER)OSHA sets standards for worker exposure to hazardous substances and
requires that such substances bear warning labels. It also mandates that employees be given training
and other information on dangers posed by chemicals, and be given instruction as to how to use these
chemicals safely. OSHA has the authority to inspect a workplace to determine whether it is in compliance
with these regulations.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - (ANSWER)Under SARA, the
Secretary of Labor was directed to issue a final standard to protect the health and safety of employees
engaged in hazardous waste operations. In 1989, OSHA issued this rule on Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response, which represents the first comprehensive approach to protecting public and
private sector employees involved in the dangers of working on hazardous waste sites.
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (1976) - (ANSWER)the US law that regulates new and already
existing chemicals
Pesticides Legislation (1972) - (ANSWER)Both the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) regulate pesticides.
The Clean Air Act (CAA) (Nixon 1970) - (ANSWER)basic Federal law for controlling toxic air pollution. It
requires EPA to keep an up-to-date list of industrial pollutants that are hazardous to human health, and
set an emission standard for each "with an ample margin of safety." Under the law, EPA prepares
minimum pollution standards, and States prepare implementation plans showing how these standards
will be attained.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) (1972) - (ANSWER)The act envisioned recreational use of the Nation's
waterways by 1983 and pollution discharges halted by 1985. Obviously, these goals were not
accomplished.
Grade | Questions and Answers | Complete Independent Study Exam
Preparation Guide|FEMA IS-0005
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) - (ANSWER)Also known as the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
This portion of the legislation makes more than 300 "extremely hazardous substances" subject to routine
and detailed reporting to designated local, State, and Federal government agencies. It also requires local
planning committees to use this information to create effective plans for hazardous materials
emergencies.
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, (CERCLA) - (ANSWER)To fund
cleanups and emergency response actions for some of the worst inactive or abandoned hazardous waste
sites scattered across the country. A billion dollar revolving trust fund.
Bill was revised in 1986 turning into SARA.
The National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) - (ANSWER)The basis for
Federal action to minimize pollution damage from discharges of oil or hazardous substances. Federal
agencies assist in the development and evaluation of national, regional, and local oil and hazardous
substance pollution contingency plans.
National Response Team (NRT) - (ANSWER)Composed of 14 Federal agencies. Experts publish guidance
on emergency response planning and stand ready to assist States in the event of a major chemical
emergency.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) - (ANSWER)It establishes a Federal program
to provide comprehensive regulation of hazardous waste, which includes certain materials held to pose a
potential threat to public health and safety when they are discarded. RCRA regulations provide for and
maintain a hazardous waste management system that covers the generation, transportation, use, and
disposal of such waste.
The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) - (ANSWER)The Department of Transportation
(DOT) has the authority to regulate the handling and interstate transportation of hazardous materials.
The DOT's Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation (OHMT) issues regulations dealing with the
shipping and packaging of hazardous materials, including how they are classified and labeled (both
nationally and internationally).
, IS-0005: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Exam Prep|| 2026/2027 | A+
Grade | Questions and Answers | Complete Independent Study Exam
Preparation Guide|FEMA IS-0005
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 - (ANSWER)Enacted to assure safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under
the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working
conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational
safety and health; and for other purposes.
Worker Exposures - (ANSWER)OSHA sets standards for worker exposure to hazardous substances and
requires that such substances bear warning labels. It also mandates that employees be given training
and other information on dangers posed by chemicals, and be given instruction as to how to use these
chemicals safely. OSHA has the authority to inspect a workplace to determine whether it is in compliance
with these regulations.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - (ANSWER)Under SARA, the
Secretary of Labor was directed to issue a final standard to protect the health and safety of employees
engaged in hazardous waste operations. In 1989, OSHA issued this rule on Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response, which represents the first comprehensive approach to protecting public and
private sector employees involved in the dangers of working on hazardous waste sites.
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (1976) - (ANSWER)the US law that regulates new and already
existing chemicals
Pesticides Legislation (1972) - (ANSWER)Both the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) regulate pesticides.
The Clean Air Act (CAA) (Nixon 1970) - (ANSWER)basic Federal law for controlling toxic air pollution. It
requires EPA to keep an up-to-date list of industrial pollutants that are hazardous to human health, and
set an emission standard for each "with an ample margin of safety." Under the law, EPA prepares
minimum pollution standards, and States prepare implementation plans showing how these standards
will be attained.
The Clean Water Act (CWA) (1972) - (ANSWER)The act envisioned recreational use of the Nation's
waterways by 1983 and pollution discharges halted by 1985. Obviously, these goals were not
accomplished.
