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1. The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank sys- tems 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: b.) California Code of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16

2. 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 sys- tem c.) Only the tank d.) Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground: b.) The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system (H&SC, Sec 25281(z))

3. Under-dispenser containment was required for all UST systems by

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a.) December 31, 2003 b.) July 1, 1987

c.) January 1, 1984 d.) January 1, 2000: a.) December 31, 2003 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(C)

4. According to California Law, UST systems installed after July 1, 2003, re- quire 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: For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I)) d.) In all cases H&SC, Sec 25290.2(i)

5. 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: b.) Cause of the release CCR Title 23, Sec 2652(c)

6. An unauthorized release which does not escape from secondary contain- ment 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: D. All of the above

H&SC, Sec 25294

7. The annual monitoring certification may be performed by:

A. A person possessing the appropriate contractors licenses

B. An individual trained and certified by the manufacturer of the monitoring equipment

C. A designated UST operator

D. A person who meets the requirements of both a and b: D. A person who meets the requirements

of both a and b CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(i)

8. The following is true of secondary containment testing, EXCEPT:

a.) Must be tested every 24 months b.) Must be tested every 36 months c.) Results must be submitted to the local agency within 30 days of testing d.) Local agency must be notified 48 hours prior to testing: a.) Must be tested every 24 months CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(a)

9. Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for

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a.) 10 years

b.) 1.5 years c.) 3 years d.) 6.5 years: d.) 6.5 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)

10. 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: a.) 60 days CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)

11. Monthl

y 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: a.) 3 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)

12. By December 22, 1998, all automatic line leak detectors installed on sin- gle-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: c.) Shutting down the pumping system CCR Title 23, Sec 2666(c)

13. When an automatic tank gauge is utilized for single-walled tank leak de- tection, 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: c.) Outside air temperature CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)

14. 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%: c.) 90%

CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(b)(2)(A)

15. A

service technician has performed calibration and maintenance on an ATG probe; this maintenance record must be kept on file for. a.) 6.5 years b.) 3 years c.) 5 years d.) Life of the UST system: c.) 5 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)

16. An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the

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a.) Tank b.) Tank and Piping c.) Piping d.) Interstitial space: a.) Tank CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)

17. 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: d.) To both the SWRCB and the local agency CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5)

18. Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alter- native 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: a.) The Regional Water Quality Board CCR Title 23, Sec 2681(a)

19. 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)

20. 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: b.) November 9, 2004 CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(f)(3)

21. 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: 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

22. 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: d.) Inspect the facility and determine compliance

CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(c)

23. Spill

containers must be tested no less than to demon- strate 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: c.) Every 12 months H&SC, Sec 25284.

24. All the following components require third party certification, except:

a.) Automatic tank gauging systems b.) Statistical inventory reconciliation methods c.) Spill Containment lids d.) Liquid phase out-of-tank products: c.) Spill Containment lids

25. 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)

26. 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)

27. 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: d.) The life of the tank CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)

28. 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: b.) January 1, 2000

CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(g)(1)(A)

29. Cathodic protection systems must be

inspected by a certified cathodic protection tester within months of installation: a.) 3 b.) 6 c.) 12 d.) 18: b.) 6 CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)(A)

30. 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)

31. 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)

32. 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 d.) The interstitial space of the UST shall be maintained under constant vacu- um: d.) The interstitial space of the UST shall be maintained under constant vacuum H&SC, Sec 25290.1(c)

33. If the owner/operator fails to correct a significant violation within

business day(s) from receipt of the notice, the local agency may affix a red tag to the fill pipe of the non-compliant UST system: a.) Three b.) Five c.) Seven d.) Same day: c.) Seven CCR Title 23, Sec 2717.1(b)

34. Automatic line leak detectors shall be installed on underground pressur- ized 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. d.) .1-gallon per hour leak rate at 10 psi within 1 hour.: c.) 3-gallon per hour leak rate at 10 psi within 1 hour. CCR Title 23, Sec 2636(f)(2)(f)(3) & 2643(c)(1)

35. Individuals installing an Underground Storage Tank System shall meet all of the following,

except: 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 under- ground storage tank system installer certificate from the ICC UST Installa- tion/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.: a.) California Licensed Tank Tester CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(g)(h)

36. 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: a.) Interstitial space hydrostatically monitored CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(g)

37. Local agency inspectors performing UST system inspections must meet the following

requirements: which of the following statements is most accu- rate. 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.: 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)

38. 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)

39. 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.: 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)

40. Automatic line leak detectors shall

be installed on underground pressur- ized 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)

41. 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

42. Underg

round storage tank owners and operators shall submit a copy of the secondary containment test report to the local agency within of the completion of the test, a.) 60 days b.) 30 days c.) 45 days d.) 15 days: b.) 30 days CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(e)

43. 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)

44. A tank integrity test is required

every when statistical inventory reconciliation is used. a.) 2 years b.) Year c.) 3 years d.) Never: a.) 2 years CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(3)

45. 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: d.) 3 months CCR Title 23, Sec 2671(c)

46. 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: d.) The State Water Resources Control Board must be advised not the local agency CCR Title 23, Sec 2672(b)(4)

47. 47.) Within calendar days of receiving an inspection report from

either the local agency or the special inspector, the permit holder shall im- plement the corrections

specified in the inspection report. a.) 30 b.) 45 c.) 60 d.) 15: a.) 30 CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(f)

48. Any person(s) installing underground storage tank systems or compo- nents 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: a.) The Contractors State License Board CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(g)

49. The designated UST operator(s) shall perform monthly visual inspections of all UST's for which

they are designated. The monthly visual inspection shall include all of the following, except: a.) Inspecting for the presence of hazardous substances, water, or debris in spill containers. b.) By July 1, 2005, verify that all facility employees have been trained. 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)

50. 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 "Mon- itoring System Certification" form must be posted. CCR Title 23, Sec 2638, 2641(j)

51. 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)

52. 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)

53. 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: a.) Permit conditions CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(f)(1)

54. 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: d.) Lifting off the truck with a cable attached to tank-lifting lugs

PEI RP 100 Section 2.2 (Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Tanks)

55. 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: c.) At least once monthly CCR Title 23, Sec 2643(b)(1)

56. 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: c.) 24 hours CCR Title 23, Sec 2717.1(a)

57. 57.) When an underground storage tank system is temporarily closed, an operator must do all

of the following, except: a.) All residual liquid, solids, or sludge's shall be removed and handled in accordance with the

applicable provisions of the Health & Safety Code. b.) Maintain corrosion protection c.) Cap and secure the vent line d.) If the UST contained a hazardous substance that could produce flammable vapors at standard temperature and pressure, it shall be inverted.: 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)

58. 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)

59. 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>13 b.) Waste oil tanks c.) Solvent tanks d.) Motor vehicle fuel tanks: d.) Motor vehicle fuel tanks

CCR Title 23, Sec 2662(b)

60. 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 con- tainment. 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)

61. 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

62. The Federal law governing underground storage tank is know as: