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Environmental Management Final Exam
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SPCC and storm water pollution plans allow permit holders to comply with what permit
program of the CWA? - Answer✔NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)
Define ecosystem - Answer✔A unit of nature in which living and non-living substances interact
with an exchange of materials between living and nonliving parts
What are the four basic management programs/functions inherent to US environmental
regulatory agencies? - Answer✔Permitting, monitoring for compliance, enforcement and
technical assistance.
Describe the two ways that the "courts" are responsible for managing the environment. -
Answer✔Interpreting the laws and enforcing the laws
What three elements does O'Leary require to successfully address her 5 basic issues of
environmental management? - Answer✔1. Understand volatile and complex issues and trends.
2. Coproduce with community methods of addressing issues.
3. Deliver methods within a legally contentious environment of competing interests
List the six NAAQS Criteria Air Pollutants from the CAA - Answer✔SO2, CO, NOx, PM2.5, Pb, O3
Why are agricultural chemicals considered unique pollutants? - Answer✔They are applied
directly to the environment instead of unintentional by-products due to inefficient processes.
Name the legal trend that applies to the publics' inability to prohibit the movement of solid
waste over state lines - Answer✔Flow Control
What four categories are defined as hazardous wastes under RCRA? - Answer✔1. Corrosive
2. Toxic
3. Flammable
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4. Reactive
Name O'Leary's five issues - Answer✔1. Unfunded/under-funded mandates
2. Sustainable development
3. Accountability
4. Ecosystem management
5. Environmental justice
Name the four phases of environmental assessment based on possible inactive hazardous
waste contamination of property. - Answer✔1. Assessment for possible contamination.
2. Monitoring for extent of contamination.
3. Decide best course of action for clean-up/recovery.
4. Determine liability.
Referring to Porter's article, what is the competitive advantage of well-designed environmental
regulations? - Answer✔Strict pollution standards mean more efficient processes.
What are the two ways the Pollution Prevent Act differs from all the other environmental laws
thus far? - Answer✔1. Pertains to all media
2. Deals with preventing pollution before it occurs.
What is the difference between the primary and secondary health-based standards? -
Answer✔primary: human health
secondary: environmental health and property
Who is the current (2013) administrator for the EPA? - Answer✔Gina McCarthy
What is a SIP and why is it important to tailor it to its situation? - Answer✔State
Implementation Plan
They are unique for each state's situation and thus must be designed to manage specific
environmental issues.
What office is accountable for environmental management at IU? - Answer✔Office of
Environmental, Health, and Safety Management
Name the three phases of environmental assessment based on inactive hazardous waste
contamination of property - Answer✔1. Assess for contamination 2. Monitor for extent of
contamination 3. Remediate site and fine responsible party
Environmental Management Final Exam
Questions With Correct Answers 100%
Verified.
SPCC and storm water pollution plans allow permit holders to comply with what permit
program of the CWA? - Answer✔NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)
Define ecosystem - Answer✔A unit of nature in which living and non-living substances interact
with an exchange of materials between living and nonliving parts
What are the four basic management programs/functions inherent to US environmental
regulatory agencies? - Answer✔Permitting, monitoring for compliance, enforcement and
technical assistance.
Describe the two ways that the "courts" are responsible for managing the environment. -
Answer✔Interpreting the laws and enforcing the laws
What three elements does O'Leary require to successfully address her 5 basic issues of
environmental management? - Answer✔1. Understand volatile and complex issues and trends.
2. Coproduce with community methods of addressing issues.
3. Deliver methods within a legally contentious environment of competing interests
List the six NAAQS Criteria Air Pollutants from the CAA - Answer✔SO2, CO, NOx, PM2.5, Pb, O3
Why are agricultural chemicals considered unique pollutants? - Answer✔They are applied
directly to the environment instead of unintentional by-products due to inefficient processes.
Name the legal trend that applies to the publics' inability to prohibit the movement of solid
waste over state lines - Answer✔Flow Control
What four categories are defined as hazardous wastes under RCRA? - Answer✔1. Corrosive
2. Toxic
3. Flammable
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4. Reactive
Name O'Leary's five issues - Answer✔1. Unfunded/under-funded mandates
2. Sustainable development
3. Accountability
4. Ecosystem management
5. Environmental justice
Name the four phases of environmental assessment based on possible inactive hazardous
waste contamination of property. - Answer✔1. Assessment for possible contamination.
2. Monitoring for extent of contamination.
3. Decide best course of action for clean-up/recovery.
4. Determine liability.
Referring to Porter's article, what is the competitive advantage of well-designed environmental
regulations? - Answer✔Strict pollution standards mean more efficient processes.
What are the two ways the Pollution Prevent Act differs from all the other environmental laws
thus far? - Answer✔1. Pertains to all media
2. Deals with preventing pollution before it occurs.
What is the difference between the primary and secondary health-based standards? -
Answer✔primary: human health
secondary: environmental health and property
Who is the current (2013) administrator for the EPA? - Answer✔Gina McCarthy
What is a SIP and why is it important to tailor it to its situation? - Answer✔State
Implementation Plan
They are unique for each state's situation and thus must be designed to manage specific
environmental issues.
What office is accountable for environmental management at IU? - Answer✔Office of
Environmental, Health, and Safety Management
Name the three phases of environmental assessment based on inactive hazardous waste
contamination of property - Answer✔1. Assess for contamination 2. Monitor for extent of
contamination 3. Remediate site and fine responsible party
