ENGRADE Chapter 21 Flashcards
SEDIMENTATION is defined as
the erosion or depositing of soil or other materials into waters
In regulations regarding lead based paints, HUD requires that
known paint hazards must be disclosed
The purpose of CERCLA is
create liability and a pool of funds for the cleanup of environmental hazards
A colorless, odorless gas that emanates from the ground and can build to dangerous toxic levels in homes is called
RADON
A seller has indicated to the listing agent that the heating closet area is lined with asbestos. The seller tells the listing agent that the asbestos was tested and since it was not friable posed no environmental hazard. Which of the following would be an appropriate comment for the listing agent to make to prospective buyers
The home as asbestos
The entity in NC that is responsible for environmental and natural resources is
NCDENR
All of the following are correct regarding the superfund and CERCLA
Once a site has been determined to be a superfund site, the disclosure lasts forever ALWAYS A SUPERFUND SITE
Superfund imposes STRICT LIABILITY
Current and PAST OWNERS can be jointly and severally liable
(NOT only the current owner of the property is liable for the cleanup)
The federal mandatory 10 day inspection period for lead based paint in pre 1978 residences applies to
Properties for sale or exchange
Properties for rent or lease
Asbestos is most dangerous to consumers and homeowners when
It is moved or relocated
What is the best way to correct the possible problems that a home may experience in regard to the build up of radon gas
ventilation
Under federal law the mandatory inspection period regarding lead based paint is
10 days
The process of covering a dump site with soil is known as
CAPPING
How is the human body affected by exposure to lead based paint?
It causes brain damage
The disease created by the breathing in of FRIABLE asbestos is
Mesothelioma
