Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Test Prep

The choice regarding the indication of the waste accumulation start date on the container is the one that does not apply to a hazardous waste satellite accumulation area (SAA).

In a satellite accumulation area, the date that begins the accumulation of waste is not simply the date marked on the container. Instead, SAAs are intended for the temporary storage of hazardous waste until it can be transported into a more permanent storage solution, such as a central accumulation area. The 55-gallon threshold indeed indicates that when a container reaches this volume, it must be moved to the central accumulation area and properly dated according to regulations.

In contrast, the other statements accurately represent the regulations guiding the operation of SAAs. For instance, an SAA allows for the temporary collection of waste at or near the point of generation, which provides flexibility and minimizes excessive transport of hazardous materials. Additionally, while containers can remain in an SAA until they reach the specified capacity, the critical condition is that they must be closed at all times except during the addition of waste, reflecting important safety measures to prevent leaks and exposure.