Module 09 Quiz

1. Throwing Placing hazardous waste into a sewer that handles domestic sewage is sometimes a RCRA violation and sometimes not. T/F

2. The EPA EPCRA staff appoint the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Commission) and distributes the MSDS sheets to them. T/F

3. The 1996 process for risk assessment - risk management streamlines the risk assessment process, although the public is still allowed to participate. T/F

4. When a chemical manufacturer explains to the public that a recent unplanned release of chemicals will have about the same effect on cancer incidence as eating 4 teaspoons of peanut butter, the exposed public' reaction is likely:

a. "We are very relieved and depart in peace. Thank you."

b. "If the aflatoxins in peanut butter are epigenetic carcinogens, the analogy might be incorrect."

c. "The SOBs have poisoned our water and now are trying to shove peanut butter down our throats."

d. "What the hell does peanut butter have to do with this?"

e. (c and/or d is much more likely than a.)

5. Government Officials usually have the public's trust and therefore can skip several steps in the risk communication planning process. T/F


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