Pollution Responder Board Study Guide Questions And Correct AnswersWhat is the Privacy Act of
1974 and what information does it protect? - ✔✔ to safeguard individual privacy from the misuse of
Federal records, to provide that individuals be granted access to records concerning them which are
maintained by Federal agencies
The Privacy Act mandates that each United States Government agency have in place an administrative
and physical security system to prevent the unauthorized release of personal records.
NRC Phone Number? Information Contained and questions to ask Concem or RP? - ✔✔ 1800 424 8802
size and nature of release,
facility or vessel involved
Parties Responsible for the release
PPE requirements for a pollution response - ✔✔ Level D modified clothing is the most common-
protective pants, disposable gloves, life jackets, PFDs
What does RCRA apply to? - ✔✔ Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: tracks hazardous waste
and solid waste, underground storage tanks- overseas facilities and handlers
Gives EPA authority to control hazardous waste from cradle to grave
Including the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
, is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous
waste.
treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in the United States.
What does CERCLA stand for? - ✔✔ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act- commonly known as the superfund
broad Federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous
substances that may endanger public health or the environment.
for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
, Amended by SARA 1986 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
What is the Reportable Quantity for Ethyl Chloride? - ✔✔ 100 pounds
What are the HAZMAT classes? - ✔✔ 1. Explosives 2. Gases 3. Flammable Liquids 4. Flammable Solids
5. Oxidizing Substances Organic Peroxides 6. Toxic Substances and infectious substances 7.
Radioactive Material 8. Corrosives 9: miscellaneous haz material
Oil Spill Size Classification - ✔✔ Small Inland: <1,000. Coastal: <10,000
Medium Inland: 1-1000 Coastal: 10,000-100,000
Large: Inland >10,000 Coastal: >100,000
Define Coastal Zone - ✔✔ All United States Waters subject to the tide , US waters of the Great Lakes,
specified ports and harbors on inland rivers and the waters of the EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone.
When taking samples max capacity for the sample jars? - ✔✔ 3/4 of the way
When Shipping Samples what is the maximum jars per box? - ✔✔ 8 samples per box, 4oz or smaller
sample jar
Utilizing the Emergency Response Guidebook, is Magnesium Diamide an inhalation hazard? - ✔✔
Inhalation of decomposition products may cause severe injury or death.
What are the three sample analysis types? - ✔✔ Marine Safety Lab currently utilizes three primary
analytic techniques:
Gas Chromatography
Infrared Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
, Each sample shall be designated in accordance with one of three categories - ✔✔ Spill, Source,
Background.
Optimal storage conditions at the unit are: - ✔✔ In an explosion proof lockable refrigerator that is
maintained at 40-42 degrees.
Which documents stay with the oil sample? - ✔✔ The original CoC stays Chain of Custody with the
samples; accordingly, MSL will not accept a photocopy or scanned copy of the CoC
Letter of Request -The LoR serves as the primary line of communication between the field units and
MSL
Routine or "Regular" sample analysis is completed - ✔✔ 3-5 business days after receipt
"Priority" analyses are completed - ✔✔ within 1‐3 business days after receipt of the case
Priority is justified if their is a large expenditure from the oil spill liability trust fund or if the
responsible party is questioning the extent of the spill.
A Rush analysis is reserved for cases involving a detained vessel, a closed port, or if xtreme public
interest and media coverage has been generated due to the spill - ✔✔ Results will be produced as
soon as possible, even outside normal business hours.
What information does a letter of request and chain of custody document contain. - ✔✔ Letter of
request contains direct communication with the field units and the Marine Safety Lab and a sample
can be found in the oil transmittal guide.
Chain of Custody includes everyone who handled the sample from the time it was acquired to the
time it was relinquished to the explosion proof refrigerator. To the time it is sent to MSL. Labels on
the samples must match the chain of custody document exactly so as to avoid confusion of which
sample is which.
What are the five elements of a violation? - ✔✔ DHIFR
Discharge or release of Oil or Hazardous Substance
1974 and what information does it protect? - ✔✔ to safeguard individual privacy from the misuse of
Federal records, to provide that individuals be granted access to records concerning them which are
maintained by Federal agencies
The Privacy Act mandates that each United States Government agency have in place an administrative
and physical security system to prevent the unauthorized release of personal records.
NRC Phone Number? Information Contained and questions to ask Concem or RP? - ✔✔ 1800 424 8802
size and nature of release,
facility or vessel involved
Parties Responsible for the release
PPE requirements for a pollution response - ✔✔ Level D modified clothing is the most common-
protective pants, disposable gloves, life jackets, PFDs
What does RCRA apply to? - ✔✔ Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: tracks hazardous waste
and solid waste, underground storage tanks- overseas facilities and handlers
Gives EPA authority to control hazardous waste from cradle to grave
Including the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
, is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous
waste.
treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste in the United States.
What does CERCLA stand for? - ✔✔ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act- commonly known as the superfund
broad Federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous
substances that may endanger public health or the environment.
for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
, Amended by SARA 1986 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
What is the Reportable Quantity for Ethyl Chloride? - ✔✔ 100 pounds
What are the HAZMAT classes? - ✔✔ 1. Explosives 2. Gases 3. Flammable Liquids 4. Flammable Solids
5. Oxidizing Substances Organic Peroxides 6. Toxic Substances and infectious substances 7.
Radioactive Material 8. Corrosives 9: miscellaneous haz material
Oil Spill Size Classification - ✔✔ Small Inland: <1,000. Coastal: <10,000
Medium Inland: 1-1000 Coastal: 10,000-100,000
Large: Inland >10,000 Coastal: >100,000
Define Coastal Zone - ✔✔ All United States Waters subject to the tide , US waters of the Great Lakes,
specified ports and harbors on inland rivers and the waters of the EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone.
When taking samples max capacity for the sample jars? - ✔✔ 3/4 of the way
When Shipping Samples what is the maximum jars per box? - ✔✔ 8 samples per box, 4oz or smaller
sample jar
Utilizing the Emergency Response Guidebook, is Magnesium Diamide an inhalation hazard? - ✔✔
Inhalation of decomposition products may cause severe injury or death.
What are the three sample analysis types? - ✔✔ Marine Safety Lab currently utilizes three primary
analytic techniques:
Gas Chromatography
Infrared Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
, Each sample shall be designated in accordance with one of three categories - ✔✔ Spill, Source,
Background.
Optimal storage conditions at the unit are: - ✔✔ In an explosion proof lockable refrigerator that is
maintained at 40-42 degrees.
Which documents stay with the oil sample? - ✔✔ The original CoC stays Chain of Custody with the
samples; accordingly, MSL will not accept a photocopy or scanned copy of the CoC
Letter of Request -The LoR serves as the primary line of communication between the field units and
MSL
Routine or "Regular" sample analysis is completed - ✔✔ 3-5 business days after receipt
"Priority" analyses are completed - ✔✔ within 1‐3 business days after receipt of the case
Priority is justified if their is a large expenditure from the oil spill liability trust fund or if the
responsible party is questioning the extent of the spill.
A Rush analysis is reserved for cases involving a detained vessel, a closed port, or if xtreme public
interest and media coverage has been generated due to the spill - ✔✔ Results will be produced as
soon as possible, even outside normal business hours.
What information does a letter of request and chain of custody document contain. - ✔✔ Letter of
request contains direct communication with the field units and the Marine Safety Lab and a sample
can be found in the oil transmittal guide.
Chain of Custody includes everyone who handled the sample from the time it was acquired to the
time it was relinquished to the explosion proof refrigerator. To the time it is sent to MSL. Labels on
the samples must match the chain of custody document exactly so as to avoid confusion of which
sample is which.
What are the five elements of a violation? - ✔✔ DHIFR
Discharge or release of Oil or Hazardous Substance
