NEWEST REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY
THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS |
COMPLETE EXAM Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. An environmental manager is developing a
compliance calendar for a manufacturing facility.
Which of the following federal regulations requires an
annual Tier II report?
A) Clean Air Act (CAA)
B) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA)
C) Clean Water Act (CWA)
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: EPCRA Section 312 requires Tier II
reporting of hazardous chemical inventories to
LEPCs and SERCs.
2. A facility is subject to the Risk Management Plan
(RMP) rule under the Clean Air Act. Which of the
following triggers RMP requirements?
,A) Storage of a regulated substance above a
threshold quantity (e.g., 10,000 pounds of ammonia)
B) Emission of criteria pollutants above 100 tons/year
C) Discharge of hazardous waste to a sewer
D) Storage of oil above 1,320 gallons
Correct answer: A
Rationale: RMP applies to facilities that handle more
than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance
(list in 40 CFR 68).
3. An environmental manager is reviewing the
facility's stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP). How often must the SWPPP be updated?
A) Annually
B) Every 5 years
C) Within 30 days of any change that affects the
SWPPP (e.g., new discharge, change in operations)
D) Never
Correct answer: C
Rationale: SWPPP must be updated within 30 days of
operational changes or as required by the permit.
,4. A facility generates hazardous waste and is a large
quantity generator (LQG). How often must the facility
submit a biennial report to EPA?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years (even-numbered years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct answer: B
Rationale: LQGs must submit a Biennial Report to
EPA every even-numbered year (by March 1).
5. A facility is subject to the Toxic Release Inventory
(TRI) under EPCRA Section 313. Which of the
following thresholds triggers TRI reporting?
A) Manufacture or process ≥25,000 pounds per year
of a listed chemical, or otherwise use ≥10,000 pounds
per year
B) Any amount of a listed chemical
C) Emissions above 1 ton per year
D) Storage above threshold planning quantity (TPQ)
Correct answer: A
, Rationale: TRI thresholds: 25,000 lb
(manufacture/process) or 10,000 lb (otherwise use)
for listed chemicals.
6. An environmental manager is developing a
hazardous waste training program for LQG
employees. How often must employees receive
training?
A) Within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter
B) Within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
C) Annually
D) Every 3 years
Correct answer: A
Rationale: RCRA requires initial training within 6
months and annual refresher training for LQG
employees.
7. A facility has an air emission source that emits 50
tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The facility is located in a severe ozone
nonattainment area. What permit is likely required?
A) Title V operating permit
B) General air permit only
C) No permit required
MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY
THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS |
COMPLETE EXAM Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. An environmental manager is developing a
compliance calendar for a manufacturing facility.
Which of the following federal regulations requires an
annual Tier II report?
A) Clean Air Act (CAA)
B) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA)
C) Clean Water Act (CWA)
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: EPCRA Section 312 requires Tier II
reporting of hazardous chemical inventories to
LEPCs and SERCs.
2. A facility is subject to the Risk Management Plan
(RMP) rule under the Clean Air Act. Which of the
following triggers RMP requirements?
,A) Storage of a regulated substance above a
threshold quantity (e.g., 10,000 pounds of ammonia)
B) Emission of criteria pollutants above 100 tons/year
C) Discharge of hazardous waste to a sewer
D) Storage of oil above 1,320 gallons
Correct answer: A
Rationale: RMP applies to facilities that handle more
than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance
(list in 40 CFR 68).
3. An environmental manager is reviewing the
facility's stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP). How often must the SWPPP be updated?
A) Annually
B) Every 5 years
C) Within 30 days of any change that affects the
SWPPP (e.g., new discharge, change in operations)
D) Never
Correct answer: C
Rationale: SWPPP must be updated within 30 days of
operational changes or as required by the permit.
,4. A facility generates hazardous waste and is a large
quantity generator (LQG). How often must the facility
submit a biennial report to EPA?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years (even-numbered years)
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct answer: B
Rationale: LQGs must submit a Biennial Report to
EPA every even-numbered year (by March 1).
5. A facility is subject to the Toxic Release Inventory
(TRI) under EPCRA Section 313. Which of the
following thresholds triggers TRI reporting?
A) Manufacture or process ≥25,000 pounds per year
of a listed chemical, or otherwise use ≥10,000 pounds
per year
B) Any amount of a listed chemical
C) Emissions above 1 ton per year
D) Storage above threshold planning quantity (TPQ)
Correct answer: A
, Rationale: TRI thresholds: 25,000 lb
(manufacture/process) or 10,000 lb (otherwise use)
for listed chemicals.
6. An environmental manager is developing a
hazardous waste training program for LQG
employees. How often must employees receive
training?
A) Within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter
B) Within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
C) Annually
D) Every 3 years
Correct answer: A
Rationale: RCRA requires initial training within 6
months and annual refresher training for LQG
employees.
7. A facility has an air emission source that emits 50
tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The facility is located in a severe ozone
nonattainment area. What permit is likely required?
A) Title V operating permit
B) General air permit only
C) No permit required
