Hazardous Materials - Managing the
Incident (2nd Edition)
Chapter 1 Definitions Test #2
25 questions
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1) (Abbreviation) A number which will
be found on all shipping documents accompanying rail shipments of hazmats. A
seven-digit number beginning with 49 is assigned to a specific material or
group of materials and used in determination of rates.
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2)
The first trained person(s) to arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. May be from the public or private sector of emergency services.
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3) (Abbreviation) The Chemical Transportation Center, operated by the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA), can provide information and technical assistance to emergency responders.
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4)
Individuals trained to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purposes of stopping the leak.
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5)
(Abbreviation) Act that addresses hazardous substance releases into the environment and the clean-up of inactive hazardous waste sites. It also requires those who release hazardous substances, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), above certain levels (known as "reportable quantities") to notify the National Response Center.
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6) Location where flammable gases or vapors may be present in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
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7)
(Abbreviation) Independent federal agency charged with responsibility for investigating serious accidents and emergencies involving the various modes of transportation (e.g., highway, pipeline, air) as well as hazardous materials.
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8)
(Abbreviation) Formed under SARA, Title III, this agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the statewide hazmat emergency response plan and includes ensuring that planning and training are taking place throughout the state as well as providing assistance to local governments and LEPC'S, as appropriate.
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9) (Abbreviation) Federal legislation which resulted in EPA and state regulations and standards governing drinking water quality, pollution control, and enforcement.
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10) (Abbreviation) Professional trade association which coordinates technical information and research within the United States railroad industry.
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11) (Abbreviation)
Communications center operated by the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC that provides information on suggested technical emergency actions and is the federal spill notification point.
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12)
Process of adhering to a surface. Common method used in spill control
situations.
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13)
(Abbreviation)
A program developed by the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) to provide guidance for chemical plant managers to assist them in developing integrated hazmat emergency response plans between the plant and the community.
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14)
Location where concentrations of combustible dusts may be present (e.g., coal or grain dust).
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15) (Abbreviation)
Any substance or material in any form or quantity capable of posing an unreasonable risk to safety and health and property when transported in commerce.
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16)
(Abbreviation)
The national emergency notification system that uses commercial AM and FM radio stations for emergency broadcasts.
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17)
(Abbreviation)
The quantity designated for each extremely hazardous substance (EHS) that triggers a required notification from a facility to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) that the facility is subject to reporting under SARA Title III.
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(Abbreviation) A standardized systems approach to incident management that consists of five major sub-divisions collectively providing a total systems approach to all-risk incident management.
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Individuals trained to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release.
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20)
Individuals trained to respond and provide support to Hazardous Materials
Technician and also have a more detailed or specific knowledge of the various substances they may be called upon to contain.
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21)
(Abbreviation) Amendment of the Federal Water Pollution
Act that covers both facilities and carriers of oil and related liquid products, including deepwater marine terminals, marine vessels, pipelines, and rail cars.
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22)
A release or potential release of a hazardous material from its container into the environment.
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23)
(Abbreviation) Law which establishes the regulatory framework for the proper management and disposal of all hazardous wastes, including treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. It also establishes installation, leak prevention, and notification requirements for underground storage tanks.
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24)
(Abbreviation) An international voluntary membership organization to promote improved fire protection and prevention, establish safeguards against loss of life and property by fire, and writes and publish national voluntary consensus standards.
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25)
(Abbreviation) Serves as a clearinghouse for nationally coordinated voluntary safety, engineering, and industrial consensus standards developed by trade associations, industrial firms, technical societies, consumer organizations, and government agencies.
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