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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
✓ ~~> 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
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✓ ~~> 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
✓ ~~> 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
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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)
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)
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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
✓ ~~> D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
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
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UST Questions to Study Questions & 100%
Correct Answers
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
✓ ~~> 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
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✓ ~~> 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
✓ ~~> 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
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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)
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)
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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
✓ ~~> D. All of the above
H&SC, Sec 25294
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
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