1. According to proximity principle hazardous wastes to be disposed __________
a) As close as possible
b) As far as possible
c) In the surrounding
d) Off-site
Explanation: The proximity principle requires disposal of hazardous waste as close as possible to the point of generation.
2. What is the least trans boundary principle?
a) Reduce waste
b) Import waste
c) Export waste
d) Waste analysis
Explanation: In least Transboundary movement principle, the polluter is required to do all they can to prevent pollution and must pay for remedial actions, if needed.
3. What is the principle of sovereignty?
a) Import procedure
b) Export procedure
c) Right to ban
d) Right to accept
Explanation: The principle of sovereignty includes a right to ban on imports of the hazardous waste if the proper documentation is not provided
4. What is considered as illegal waste under Basel convention?
a) HW without proper document
b) HW without proper packing
c) HW without labelling
d) HW without classification
Explanation: Hazardous waste movements which are made without correct documents and prior notification are illegal under Basel convention
5. Illegal traffic has to be reported to __________
a) Polluter
b) Receiver
c) Exporter
d) Secretariat
Explanation: States should ensure that confirmed or alleged illegal traffic are to be reported to Secretariat in order to undertake appropriate action.
6. Hazard classification has to be done according to ______________
a) Rotterdam convention
b) Basel convention
c) Stockholm convention
d) Montreal protocol
Explanation: Classification and characterisation of hazardous waste has to be undertaken along with proper labelling of waste according to Basel convention
7. Basel convention focus on ____________
a) Safe disposal of HW
b) Discarding of HW
c) Export of HW
d) Import of HW
Explanation: The main focus of Basel convention is the environmentally sound management of hazardous waste.
8. When did the Toxic Substances Control Act came into force?
a) 1974
b) 1975
c) 1976
d) 1977
Explanation: The Toxic Substances Control Act came into force on 1976. It provides EPA with authority to necessitate reporting, keeping records and restrictions relating to chemical substances.
9. What is the purpose of TSCA compliance monitoring program?
a) Inspection
b) Analysis
c) Import
d) Export
Explanation: EPA and the States verify TSCA agreement through a complete TSCA compliance monitoring program which includes inspecting the facilities, revising records and taking enforcement action where necessary for pollution prevention.
10. What is TSCA compliance assistance?
a) Providing tools
b) Providing funds
c) Chemical analysis
d) Clean-up
Explanation: The TSCA compliance assistance program provides businesses, federal facilities, local governments and tribes with tools helps to meet environmental regulatory requirements and also assists on disposal of toxins.