There are 5 Questions in this Exam. Please make sure you answer all of them thoroughly! (HINT: The points associated with the questions should give insight as to the length of the response)
QUESTION #1. (25 Points)
Use the internet and find the recommended (or required) methods of handling BTEX contaminated soil from leaking underground storage tanks. What are acceptable methods of remediating BTEX from contaminated soils? What method or combination of methods would you use, and why?Also how does one dispose of the hazardous waste (the BTEX contaminated soil).Submit a fully detailed essay and remember to cite your sources.
QUESTION #2. (15 Points)
A. What are the name and location of the facility that handles hazardous wastes from your community (or one close to your community) or base?
B. What types of hazardous waste are collected that the facility? If available, please provide the average amounts collected per year. Are there costs associated with disposing of the hazardous waste?
C. What is the life expectancy of the facility that handles hazardous wastes from your community or base, that is, how long will it be usable?What or who sets the life expectancy?
QUESTION #3. (25 Points)
You just got a promotion and are now the environmental manager of your city. Outline the program you would institute to reduce hazardous wastes coming to the city’s waste facilities. You may wish to consider such factors as enforcement, incentives, awards, prevention, minimization, reuse, and recycling. Please be as creative as possible using information you have learned in this course. Submit a fully detailed essay and remember to cite your sources.
QUESTION #4. (20 Points)
If a law were proposed to privatize (turn over to private enterprise) all hazardous waste management, control, and enforcement activities, what view (opinion) would you take?If you were a politician what arguments would you make on Fox TV in support of your position?Feel free to use examples to firm your stance. Submit a fully detailed essay and remember to cite your sources.
QUESTION #5. (15 Points)
What is the single most important thing you have learned in this course? Why?
