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Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alternative method of construction or monitoring: 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) 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)) 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:
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% An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the ______________. a.) Tank b.) Tank and Piping c.) Piping d.) Interstitial space a.) Tank CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)
After completion of enhanced leak detection (ELD) test, the ELD test results must be submitted to the _________________. a.) The local agency b.) The SWRCB c.) Owner of the UST system d.) To both the SWRCB and the local agency ANSWER:->>> d.) To both the SWRCB and the local agency CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5) 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 b.) Name of the tank manufacturer and tank capacity CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c) 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
The exterior surface of an underground storage tank must bear a marking or label which shows the following information, except: a.) Design pressure in psig b.) Useable capacity in gallons. c.) Width of the interstitial space d.) Identity of manufacturer c.) Width of the interstitial space CCR Title 23, Sec 2631(b) Which of the following is not a confined space: a.) A really deep turbine sump b.) A space not designed for continuous employee occupancy c.) An area with limited access d.) An area with limited ventilation d.) An area with limited ventilation CCR Title 8, Sec 5157(b) 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 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 b.) Spill Containers CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2) Automatic line leak detectors shall be installed on underground pressurized piping with secondary containment and shall be capable of detecting a: a.) 3-gallon per hour leak rate at 5 psi within 1 hour. b.) .1-gallon per hour leak rate at 5 psi within 1 hour. c.) 3-gallon per hour leak rate at 10 psi within 1 hour.
CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(g) 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. 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) 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 _______%. a.) 95, 5 b.) 98, 2 c.) 5, 95 d.) 2, 98 a.) 95, 5 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(f)(2) & 2643(c)(1)
An emergency impact valve (shear valve) is found in the following location on an UST System. a.) At the turbine piping termination b.) Base of the dispenser c.) Under the extractor tee d.) Spill container b.) Base of the dispenser Notification to perform a secondary containment test must be given to the local agency by: a.) A service technician or a licensed tank tester. b.) Cathodic protection tester. c.) Owner/operator of UST. d.) State Water Resources Control Board. c.) Owner/operator of UST CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(f) 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
c.) Reviewing the alarm history report or log for the previous month. d.) Inspecting for the presence of hazardous substances, water, or debris in containment sumps regardless of documentation showing each alarm for the previous month has been responded to appropriately. d.) Inspecting for the presence of hazardous substances, water, or debris in containment sumps regardless of documentation showing each alarm for the previous month has been responded to appropriately. CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(c) The following statements are true about the certification of monitoring equipment, except: a.) The certification is an annual requirement. b.) The certification shall be made on a "Monitoring System Certification" form. c.) UST owners and operators shall submit a completed "Monitoring System Certification" form to the local agency within 30 days after completion of the inspection. d.) The "Monitoring System Certification" form must be posted. d.) The "Monitoring System Certification" form must be posted. CCR Title 23, Sec 2638, 2641(j) Field-installed cathodic protection systems shall be designed and certified as adequate by a: a.) Cathodic protection tester.
b.) A corrosion specialist. c.) Owner/Operator. d.) A service technician or a licensed tank tester. 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. 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.) If the UST contained a hazardous substance that could produce flammable vapors at standard temperature and pressure, it shall be inverted. **Should be "inerted," not "inverted." CCR Title 23, Sec 2671(a) Which one of the following can perform an ELD test: a.) Professional engineer b.) Licensed tank tester c.) Licensed state contractor (CSLB) d.) ICC certified service technician b.) Licensed tank tester CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1 & 2643(f) Single-wall UST Systems containing the following substances must be upgraded to double-wall UST Systems with the exception of: a.) Tanks containing liquids with a pH> b.) Waste oil tanks c.) Solvent tanks d.) Motor vehicle fuel tanks d.) Motor vehicle fuel tanks CCR Title 23, Sec 2662(b)
What is the purpose of interstitial monitoring: a.) To detect leaks in the under-dispenser containment. b.) To detect the presence of liquid between the primary and secondary containment. c.) To monitor tank volume. d.) To regulate fuel flow to the dispenser. b.) To detect the presence of liquid between the primary and secondary containment. CCR Title 23, Sec 2611 'Interstitial space' & 2632(b) A new underground storage tank means a. An underground storage tank that was installed after December 22, 1998 b. An underground storage tank that was installed after 1987 c. An underground storage tank that is not an existing underground storage d. An underground storage tank that was installed after July 1, 2003 c. An underground storage tank that is not an existing underground storage CCR Title 23, Sec 2611 The Federal law governing underground storage tank is know as:
d. City and State of manufacture d. City and State of manufacture CCR; 2631 (b) What is the minimum thickness of a steel of a striker plate? a. 1/8 inch b. 2 inches lager than the opening it lies beneath c. ¼ inch d. ½ inch a. 1/8 inch All of the following is required to be included in an UST written monitoring procedure, EXCEPT: a. The methods and equipment, identified by name and model b. The names and titles of the persons responsible for monitoring the equipment. c. The name of the emergency coordinator d. A description of the training necessary for the operation of the tank system. c. The name of the emergency coordinator CCR; 2632 All of the following are exempt from regulation as an UST, EXCEPT:
a. A 1000 gallon UST on a farm b. Drums in basements that contain 55 gallons or less c. Liquid asphalt tank d. A bulk field constructed UST d. a bulk field constructed UST The local agency inspection is conducted to ensure that the UST is in compliance with? a. Title 40 CFR, Parts 280 & 281 b. Health & Safety Code, Chapter 6.11 and 23 CCR, Chapter 18 c. Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Articles 3 or 4 as applicable and with all permit conditions d. Health & Safety Code, Chapter 6.67 and 23 CCR, Chapter 18 c. Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Articles 3 or 4 as applicable with all permit conditions Which of the following USTs must have evidence of financial responsibility? a. A UST containing sodium hydroxide b. A UST owned and operated by a State or Federal facility c. A UST owned by the U.S. Navy d. A County owned petroleum UST d. A County owned petroleum UST
