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The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank systems in the
state are found in?
Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 281
California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16
Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 280
California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17 - Correct Answer b.)
California Code of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16
By definition an "underground storage tank system" includes
The tank, all connected piping and dispensers
The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
Only the tank
Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground - Correct 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 ___________.
December 31, 2003
July 1, 1987
January 1, 1984
January 1, 2000 - Correct 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...
If the tank is located within one (1) mile of a public drinking water well
If the tank is located within 1000 feet of a public drinking water well
Unless the tank is equipped with secondary containment
In all cases - Correct Answer For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I))
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:
Description of actions taken to stop the release
Cause of the release
Method of disposal of released product
Date on which the release was discovered - Correct 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:
It did not increase the hazard of fire
It did not cause any deterioration of the secondary containment
It was cleaned up within 8 hours of detection
All of the above - Correct Answer D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
The annual monitoring certification may be performed by:
A person possessing the appropriate contractors licenses
An individual trained and certified by the manufacturer of the
monitoring equipment
A designated UST operator
A person who meets the requirements of both a and b - Correct
Answer D. A person who meets the requirements of both a and b
CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(i)
The following is true of secondary containment testing, EXCEPT:
Must be tested every 24 months
Must be tested every 36 months
Results must be submitted to the local agency within 30 days of testing
Local agency must be notified 48 hours prior to testing - Correct Answer a.)
Must be tested every 24 months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(a)
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
10 years
, 1.5 years
3 years
6.5 years - Correct Answer d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Impressed current cathodic protection systems shall be inspected no less than ever
___________ to ensure that they are in proper working order:
60 days
90 days
30 days
120 days - Correct Answer a.) 60 days
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)
Monthly monitoring data must be kept on file for _________________.
3 years
6.5 years
5 years
For the life of the UST system - Correct 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:
Restricting product flow
Triggering an audible and visual alarm
Shutting down the pumping system
Shutting off the flow at the dispenser - Correct 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:
Liquid volume
Fuel depth
Outside air temperature
Time and date of test - Correct 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
85%
95%
90%
80% - Correct 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 ______________.
6.5 years
3 years
5 years
Life of the UST system - Correct Answer c.) 5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the ______________.
Tank
Tank and Piping
Piping
Interstitial space - Correct Answer 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 _________________.
The local agency
The SWRCB
Owner of the UST system
To both the SWRCB and the local agency - Correct Answer d.) To both the
SWRCB and the local agency
CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5)
Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alternative
method of construction or monitoring:
The Regional Water Quality Board
The State Water Resources Control Board
The Department of Toxic Substance Control
Answers Latest Update
The regulations to enforce compliance of underground storage tank systems in the
state are found in?
Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 281
California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16
Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 280
California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17 - Correct Answer b.)
California Code of Regulations; Title 23, Chapter 16
By definition an "underground storage tank system" includes
The tank, all connected piping and dispensers
The tank, all connected piping, ancillary equipment and containment system
Only the tank
Only tanks totally beneath the surface of the ground - Correct 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 ___________.
December 31, 2003
July 1, 1987
January 1, 1984
January 1, 2000 - Correct 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...
If the tank is located within one (1) mile of a public drinking water well
If the tank is located within 1000 feet of a public drinking water well
Unless the tank is equipped with secondary containment
In all cases - Correct Answer For ALL tanks before use (H&SC 25290.2 (I))
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:
Description of actions taken to stop the release
Cause of the release
Method of disposal of released product
Date on which the release was discovered - Correct 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:
It did not increase the hazard of fire
It did not cause any deterioration of the secondary containment
It was cleaned up within 8 hours of detection
All of the above - Correct Answer D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
The annual monitoring certification may be performed by:
A person possessing the appropriate contractors licenses
An individual trained and certified by the manufacturer of the
monitoring equipment
A designated UST operator
A person who meets the requirements of both a and b - Correct
Answer D. A person who meets the requirements of both a and b
CCR Title 23, Sec 2715(i)
The following is true of secondary containment testing, EXCEPT:
Must be tested every 24 months
Must be tested every 36 months
Results must be submitted to the local agency within 30 days of testing
Local agency must be notified 48 hours prior to testing - Correct Answer a.)
Must be tested every 24 months
CCR Title 23, Sec 2637(a)
Records of cathodic protection system maintenance must be kept on file for
______________.
10 years
, 1.5 years
3 years
6.5 years - Correct Answer d.) 6.5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
Impressed current cathodic protection systems shall be inspected no less than ever
___________ to ensure that they are in proper working order:
60 days
90 days
30 days
120 days - Correct Answer a.) 60 days
CCR Title 23, Sec 2635(a)(2)
Monthly monitoring data must be kept on file for _________________.
3 years
6.5 years
5 years
For the life of the UST system - Correct 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:
Restricting product flow
Triggering an audible and visual alarm
Shutting down the pumping system
Shutting off the flow at the dispenser - Correct 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:
Liquid volume
Fuel depth
Outside air temperature
Time and date of test - Correct 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
85%
95%
90%
80% - Correct 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 ______________.
6.5 years
3 years
5 years
Life of the UST system - Correct Answer c.) 5 years
CCR Title 23, Sec 2712(b)
An automatic tank gauge is utilized for leak detection of the ______________.
Tank
Tank and Piping
Piping
Interstitial space - Correct Answer 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 _________________.
The local agency
The SWRCB
Owner of the UST system
To both the SWRCB and the local agency - Correct Answer d.) To both the
SWRCB and the local agency
CCR Title 23, Sec 2644.1(a)(5)
Which agency approves a site-specific variance which allows for an alternative
method of construction or monitoring:
The Regional Water Quality Board
The State Water Resources Control Board
The Department of Toxic Substance Control
