UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
UST by definition includes both tanks and piping systems that are under the surface of
the ground by as little as:
a. 80%
b. 50%
c. 25%
d. 10% - Answers :Answer: D
After the EPA passed the Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking in 2010, they became
concerned about existing UST systems because:
a. Existing UST were not the appropriate capacity.
b. Existing UST were not at the appropriate depth.
c. Existing UST could not contain or detect leaks from new diesel additives.
d. Existing UST could not contain or detect leaks from new biofuels. - Answers :Answer:
C
Under RCRA Section 9003(h), EPA or the state with an approved program can
undertake action only if it is necessary to protect human health and the environment
and any one of the following circumstances EXCEPT:
a. Certain protected species are at immediate risk of harm.
b. No owner or operator can be found to carry out such corrective action within 90 days
or such shorter period as may be necessary to protect human health and the
environment.
c. The situation is such that it requires prompt action by EPA or the state to protect
human health and the environment.
d. Corrective action costs exceed the amount of coverage required by the RCRA
Subtitle I financial responsibility requirements.
e. The owner or operator of the UST has failed or refused to comply with a compliance
order of EPA under RCRA Section 9006 or with an order of the state to comply with
corrective action regulations. - Answers :Answer: A
Owners and operators of UST must report suspected releases or unusual operating
conditions to the implementing agency. Unusual operating conditions include all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. The unexplained presence of water in the storage tank.
b. A sudden change in product quality.
c. Liquid in the interstitial space of secondarily contained systems.
d. Sudden loss of product. - Answers :Answer: B
Which of the following tanks is not covered by Federal UST Regulations?
a. Motor fuel
b. Waste oil
c. Petroleum products
ANSWERS
UST by definition includes both tanks and piping systems that are under the surface of
the ground by as little as:
a. 80%
b. 50%
c. 25%
d. 10% - Answers :Answer: D
After the EPA passed the Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking in 2010, they became
concerned about existing UST systems because:
a. Existing UST were not the appropriate capacity.
b. Existing UST were not at the appropriate depth.
c. Existing UST could not contain or detect leaks from new diesel additives.
d. Existing UST could not contain or detect leaks from new biofuels. - Answers :Answer:
C
Under RCRA Section 9003(h), EPA or the state with an approved program can
undertake action only if it is necessary to protect human health and the environment
and any one of the following circumstances EXCEPT:
a. Certain protected species are at immediate risk of harm.
b. No owner or operator can be found to carry out such corrective action within 90 days
or such shorter period as may be necessary to protect human health and the
environment.
c. The situation is such that it requires prompt action by EPA or the state to protect
human health and the environment.
d. Corrective action costs exceed the amount of coverage required by the RCRA
Subtitle I financial responsibility requirements.
e. The owner or operator of the UST has failed or refused to comply with a compliance
order of EPA under RCRA Section 9006 or with an order of the state to comply with
corrective action regulations. - Answers :Answer: A
Owners and operators of UST must report suspected releases or unusual operating
conditions to the implementing agency. Unusual operating conditions include all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. The unexplained presence of water in the storage tank.
b. A sudden change in product quality.
c. Liquid in the interstitial space of secondarily contained systems.
d. Sudden loss of product. - Answers :Answer: B
Which of the following tanks is not covered by Federal UST Regulations?
a. Motor fuel
b. Waste oil
c. Petroleum products
