Underground Storage Tanks

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% - Answer- 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. - Answer- Answer: C Parties who come to own property with UST immediately following UST decommission or abandonment are not considered owners or operators when they do not engage in business that utilize UST. This is to protect: a. Innocent homeowners in the surrounding area. b. Potential interested parties who might buy the land. c. Lenders and other holders of security interests in the land. d. Local property values. - Answer- Answer: C State implemented UST programs must be no less strict than the federal regulations governing USTs. a. True b. False - Answer- Answer: A Failure to comply with an order issues by the EPA pursuant to RCRA subtitle I could wind up costing a bad actor as much as: a. $50,000 a day. b. $37,500 a day. c. $25,000 a day. d. $10,000 a day. - Answer- Answer: B 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. T