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The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank systems in the state are found in? a.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 281 b.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16 c.) Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 280 d.) California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17 - ANSWER--b.) California Code of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16 By definition an "underground storage tank system" includes a.) The tank, all connected piping and dispensers b.) The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system c.) Only the tank d.) Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground - ANSWER--b.) The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system (H&SC, Sec 25281(z)) Under-dispenser containment was required for all UST systems by. a.) December 31, 2003 b.) July 1, 1987 c.) January 1, 1984 d.) January 1, 2000 - ANSWER--a.) December 31, 2003 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(C)
According to California Law, UST systems installed after July 1, 2003, require a one-time ELD test to ensure that the tank is product tight... a.) If the tank is located within one (1) mile of a public drinking water well b.) If the tank is located within 1000 feet of a public drinking water well c.) Unless the tank is equipped with secondary containment d.) In all cases - ANSWER-- For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I)) d.) In all cases H&SC, Sec 25290.2(i) The written report submitted to the local agency after an unauthorized release is required to include the following except: a.) Description of actions taken to stop the release b.) Cause of the release c.) Method of disposal of released product d.) Date on which the release was discovered - ANSWER--b.) Cause of the release CCR Title 23, Sec 2652(c) An unauthorized release which does not escape from secondary containment only requires a record on the operator's monitoring reports provided: A. It did not increase the hazard of fire B. It did not cause any deterioration of the secondary containment C. It was cleaned up within 8 hours of detection D. All of the above - ANSWER--D. All of the above
d.) 6.5 years - ANSWER--d.) 6.5 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b) Impressed current cathodic protection systems shall be inspected no less than every to ensure that they are in proper working order: a.) 60 days b.) 90 days c.) 30 days d.) 120 days - ANSWER--a.) 60 days CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2) Monthly monitoring data must be kept on file for. a.) 3 years b.) 6.5 years c.) 5 years d.) For the life of the UST system - ANSWER--a.) 3 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b) By December 22, 1998, all automatic line leak detectors installed on single-walled pressurized piping must be capable of: a.) Restricting product flow b.) Triggering an audible and visual alarm
c.) Shutting down the pumping system d.) Shutting off the flow at the dispenser - ANSWER--c.) Shutting down the pumping system CCR Title 23, Sec 2666(c) When an automatic tank gauge is utilized for single-walled tank leak detection, it shall generate a post- test hard copy data report of the following information, except: a.) Liquid volume b.) Fuel depth c.) Outside air temperature d.) Time and date of test - ANSWER--c.) Outside air temperature CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1) If a UST system is utilizing an overfill alarm, the alarm must be triggered to alert the transfer operator when the tank is no more than full a.) 85% b.) 95% c.) 90% d.) 80% - ANSWER--c.) 90% CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2)(A) A service technician has performed calibration and maintenance on an ATG probe; this maintenance record must be kept on file for.
a.) The Regional Water Quality Board b.) The State Water Resources Control Board c.) The Department of Toxic Substance Control d.) The local agency - ANSWER--a.) The Regional Water Quality Board CCR Title 23, Sec 2681(a) A permit to operate a UST system must have all of the following listed on the permit, EXCEPT: a.) The state UST identification number(s) b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank capacity c.) Permit expiration date d.) Monitoring requirements - ANSWER--b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank capacity CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c) All underground pressurized product piping shall have an automatic line leak detector capable of detecting a 3-gallon per hour leak rate installed by. a.) July 1, 2003 b.) November 9, 2004 c.) July 1, 2004 d.) July 1, 1987 - ANSWER--b.) November 9, 2004 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(f)(3) A temporary closure is appropriate for which of the following:
a.) The UST system is empty and will be removed from service indefinitely b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within the next 12 consecutive months c.) The UST system is unable to meet compliance requirements and will be removed d.) The UST system has been red-tagged - ANSWER--b.) The UST system has ceased to store hazardous materials but will be used within the next 12 consecutive months CCR Title 23, Sec 2671 & 2670 A local agency determines that a UST facility within the last year had compliance issues. Prior to issuing a new permit or renewal to operate an UST the local agency shall: a.) Ask the state to assist in a joint inspection b.) Request the owner/operator to submit a "Return to Compliance" form. c.) Refer to a District Attorney Investigator d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance - ANSWER--d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c) Spill containers must be tested no less than to demonstrate that it is capable of containing the hazardous substances until it is detected and cleaned up. a.) Every 6 months b.) Every 36 months c.) Every 12 months d.) At the time of install or replacement - ANSWER--c.) Every 12 months
Records for UST construction, repairs, lining, and upgrades must be kept for: a.) 3 years b.) 10 years c.) 5 years d.) The life of the tank - ANSWER--d.) The life of the tank CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b) Under-dispenser containment was required at the time of installation for all UST systems installed after . a.) July 1, 1987 b.) January 1, 2000 c.) January 1, 1984 d.) December 31, 2003 - ANSWER--b.) January 1, 2000 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(1)(A) Cathodic protection systems must be inspected by a certified cathodic protection tester within months of installation: a.) 3 b.) 6 c.) 12 d.) 18 - ANSWER--b.) 6 CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)(A)
A secondary containment system which is not an integral part of primary containment shall be designed and constructed according to an engineering specification approved by a third party. The secondary containment system shall contain of the volume of the largest primary container within it, in the case of multiple primary containers: a.) 100 percent b.) 10 percent c.) 110 percent d.) 150 percent - ANSWER--d.) 150 percent CCR Title 23, Sec 2631(e)(1)(B) All the following are approved overfill prevention systems, except: a.) Automatic shutoff devices b.) Spill Containers c.) Overfill alarms d.) Flapper valves - ANSWER--b.) Spill Containers CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2) New underground storage tank systems installed on or after July 1, 2004 shall meet all of the following requirements; except: a.) The primary containment shall be product tight b.) The secondary containment shall be constructed to prevent any water intrusion into the system by precipitation, infiltration or surface runoff c.) The UST shall be provided with equipment to prevent spills and overfills from the primary
a.) California Licensed Tank Tester b.) Possess the appropriate Contractors State License Board license. c.) Effective January 1, 2005, the individual shall possess a current underground storage tank system installer certificate from the ICC UST Installation/Retrofitting exam. d.) The individual has been adequately trained as evidenced by a certificate of training issued by the manufacturer(s) of the underground storage tank system component(s) being installed. - ANSWER--a.) California Licensed Tank Tester CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(g)(h) Which of the following would not require secondary containment testing? a.) Interstitial space hydrostatically monitored b.) Under-dispenser containment c.) Turbine piping sump d.) Secondary piping - ANSWER--a.) Interstitial space hydrostatically monitored CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(g) Local agency inspectors performing UST system inspections must meet the following requirements: which of the following statements is most accurate. a.) Effective July 1, 2005 posses a current inspector certificate issued by ICC b.) Renew the CA UST Inspector Certification every 24 months by either passing the ICC Cal. UST Inspector exam of satisfying equivalent criteria as approved by the Board. c.) Renew the CA UST Inspector Certification every 24 months by passing the ICC Cal. UST Inspector exam d.) Newly hired local agency inspectors are required to pass the CA UST Inspector exam 120 days from the date of hire. - ANSWER--b.) Renew the CA UST Inspector Certification every 24 months by either passing the ICC Cal. UST Inspector exam of satisfying equivalent criteria as approved by the Board.
CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(j) Fiberglass tanks shall be repaired by the following, except: a.) Small fractures and fissures may be repaired with epoxy b.) Fiberglass cloth with a minimum dimension 12 x 12 inches centered over the area to be repaired. c.) A second layer of fiberglass cloth shall be installed directly over the primary cloth layer and shall be cut to overlap the primary patch by 5 inches on all sides. d.) The repaired tank shall be tested for tightness within 30 calendar days following the date of the completion of the repair. - ANSWER--c.) A second layer of fiberglass cloth shall be installed directly over the primary cloth layer and shall be cut to overlap the primary patch by 5 inches on all sides. CCR Title 23, Sec 2661(d)(4) Tanks installed after July 1, 1987 with suction piping are exempt from the requirement for secondary containment of the piping provided all the following are met, except: a.) No valves or pumps are installed below-grade in the suction line. b.) The below-grade piping operates at less than atmospheric pressure. c.) The below-grade piping is sloped so that the product will drain back into the storage tank d.) An angle check valve or check valve is located as near to the tank top and as close to the dispenser pump as possible. - ANSWER--d.) An angle check valve or check valve is located as near to the tank top and as close to the dispenser pump as possible. CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(a)(3) Automatic line leak detectors shall be installed on underground pressurized piping and shall be capable of detecting a 3-gallon per hour leak rate at 10 psi within 1 hour with a probability of detection of at least % and a probability of false alarm no greater than %.
b.) Cathodic protection tester. c.) Owner/operator of UST. d.) State Water Resources Control Board. - ANSWER--c.) Owner/operator of UST CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(f) A tank integrity test is required every when statistical inventory reconciliation is used. a.) 2 years b.) Year c.) 3 years d.) Never - ANSWER--a.) 2 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(3) Once a UST is placed into temporary closure, it shall be inspected by the owner or operator at least once every , to verify that the temporary closure requirements are still in place. a.) 6 months b.) Month c.) 2 months d.) 3 months - ANSWER--d.) 3 months CCR Title 23, Sec 2671(c) An owner or operator of an underground storage tank or any part thereof that is destined for a specific reuse shall advise the local agency, within the time frame specified by that agency, of all of the following, except:
a.) The nature of intended use b.) The name of the new owner and new operator of the UST c.) The location of intended use d.) The State Water Resources Control Board must be advised not the local agency - ANSWER--d.) The State Water Resources Control Board must be advised not the local agency CCR Title 23, Sec 2672(b)(4) 47.) Within calendar days of receiving an inspection report from either the local agency or the special inspector, the permit holder shall implement the corrections specified in the inspection report. a.) 30 b.) 45 c.) 60 d.) 15 - ANSWER--a.) 30 CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(f) Any person(s) installing underground storage tank systems or components shall be certified or licensed by: a.) The Contractors State License Board b.) The local agency c.) The State Water Resources Control Board d.) The Regional Water Quality Board - ANSWER--a.) The Contractors State License Board CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(g)
a.) Cathodic protection tester. b.) A corrosion specialist. c.) Owner/Operator. d.) A service technician or a licensed tank tester. - ANSWER--b.) A corrosion specialist CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)(A) A facility has a single wall tank and has chosen statistical reconciliation plus tank integrity testing as their quantitative release detection method. The following statements are false about this method, except: a.) A tank integrity test shall be conducted once every year. b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in accordance with section 2646.1. c.) The SIR method shall be capable of detecting a release of 0.1 gallon per hour. d.) The product level in the tank is at least 5 feet. - ANSWER--b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation shall be conducted at least once per month in accordance with section 2646.1. CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(3) The designated UST operator must train the employees about all of the following, except: a.) Permit conditions b.) Monitoring plan c.) Best management practices d.) Leak response plan - ANSWER--a.) Permit conditions CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(f)(1)
When steel tanks arrive at the jobsite, they should be unloaded by: a.) Sliding off the truck b.) Pulling off the truck with a winch c.) Rolling off the truck sideways d.) Lifting off the truck with a cable attached to tank-lifting lugs - ANSWER--d.) Lifting off the truck with a cable attached to tank-lifting lugs PEI RP 100 Section 2. (Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Tanks) When an automatic tank gauge is utilized to monitor a single-walled tank, a 0.2 gallon/hour leak test must be performed: a.) At least once daily b.) As specified by the equipment manufacturer c.) At least once monthly d.) At least once yearly - ANSWER--c.) At least once monthly CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1) How long does the local agency have to notify the tank owner that a red tag has been issued: a.) 12 hours b.) 48 hours c.) 24 hours d.) 5 days - ANSWER--c.) 24 hours
