Essay Prompts for Chapters 16, 17, 19 and 20

1. The EPA uses risk analysis; what are the fours steps in the risk assessment process? Provide a specific example of how it is used.

2. Integrated pest management (IPM) is used to control pests and minimize pesticide use. What are the components to IPM. How does the FQPA (1996) control pesticide use?

3. Identify the three main components of MSW and describe how it is handled, what are the problems associated with landfills; how can these problems be overcome? Which regulatory acts have played a role in MSW management?

4. Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals on human health.

define: dose, exposure, threshold level to reduce the risk of exposure to toxins. Describe and discuss the role of the following legislative remedies to hazardous materials:

(a) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA

(b) Toxic Substances Control Act(TSCA)

(c) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

(d) Occupational Safety and Healthy Act (OSHA)

Important points for you to consider:

1. Be aware of the differences between: identify, discuss, etc

2. Do not just provide a general answer. Be specific, use the technical names,

provide examples to demonstrate you fully understand the topic.