Industrial Effluent Regulations 2009 Worksheet

Under the Industrial Effluent Regulations (IER) 2009, which premises are required to comply with the regulations?

• Only those producing air emissions

• All factories with effluent flow > 60 m³/day or BOD > 6 kg/day

• Only food factories

• Any premises with more than 10 employees

Before constructing or modifying an Industrial Effluent Treatment System (IETS), what must the owner do?

• Submit an Online Environmental Report

• Notify the DOE in writing using the Second Schedule form

• Install a flowmeter

• Hire a CePIETSO operator

Who must supervise the operation of an IETS?

• Any senior operator

• DOE Inspector

• A competent person certified by DOE (CePIETSO)

• Maintenance contractor

Which schedule prescribes the effluent discharge standards for parameters other than COD?

• Fifth Schedule

• Sixth Schedule

• Seventh Schedule

• Tenth Schedule

What is the maximum penalty for contravening any provision of IER 2009?

• RM 10 000 fine

• RM 50 000 fine

• RM 100 000 fine or 5 years imprisonment or both

• RM 500 000 fine only