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14. The shipper is required to provide emergency response information for each hazardous
material listed on the shipping paper (e.g., Bill of Lading). List the specific information
that must be included on those papers.
15. Refer to the DOT waste compatibility table (Figure 13.11). State whether or not the
following wastes be placed in the same shipment:
(a) Spent hydrochloric acid and a class 4.1 waste
(b) Waste classes 1.1 and 4.1
(c) Flammable gases and explosives
16. Which of the following situations does not require an incident report involving hazardous
materials to the DOT?
(a) A person is killed
(b) Property damage exceeds $50,000
(c) A person is injured but does not require hospitalization
(d) Fire, breakage, spillage, or suspected contamination involving shipment of a biohaz-
ardous material
17. What is the name of the table that must be used to select the proper container for accu-
mulation and transportation of hazardous waste?
18. Suppose the waste will be stored in a 55 gal metallic drum. To locate the drum in the
table, under which column is the name of the waste found: the hazard class or packing
group? Where is the regulation number where the drum is listed (i.e., which column)?
19. According to DOT regulations, containers used to accumulate and transport hazardous
waste must be in good condition. What exactly does “good condition” mean?
20. Refer to 49 CFR 172.101 and the HMT. Find the regulatory reference for drums (i.e.,
nonbulk containers) used to hold waste methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
21. Insert the packing groups authorized for containers meeting the performance standards
identified below:

Performance Standard For Packages Meeting
Packing Groups
X
Y
Z

22. The following labels and markings occur on a drum of hazardous waste:

RQ, Waste Corrosive Liquid, acidic, inorganic,

n.o.s., 8, UN 3264, PG I (EPA D002)

HAZARDOUS WASTE
Federal law prohibits improper
disposal. If found contact the
nearest police or public safety
authority or the US Environmental
Protection Agency

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