Class A/B Operator for Underground Storage Tank Latest 2023 Graded A+

Class A/B Operator for Underground Storage Tank Latest 2023 Graded A+ The Class A and Class B certification must be renewed every: 5 years UST financial responsibility requirements apply to what? 600 gallon used oil tank Secondary Containment is required for what? New UST Systems, Piping in contact with the ground, and Replacement UST A Class A operator shall maintain the records of UST site inspections for a *minimum* of: 3 years New owners of an existing UST system shall register the UST system with DEQ/LARA within what period from date of ownership? 30 days UST systems with cathodic protection should be inspected for proper operation by a qualified cathodic protection tester on the following schedule: Every three years UST systems with impressed current cathodic protection systems must be inspected at a minimum: Every 60 days Within what period after a repair should a cathodically protected UST system be tested to ensure it is working properly? 6 months Pressurized underground piping that routinely contains regulated substances shall be monitored for releases in a manner that meets what requirements? Be equipped with a line leak detector, and have an annual line tightness test A suspected release must be confirmed to the DEQ/LARA within: 7 days What actions are required in MUSTR when there is a spill or overfil of petroleum or hazardouz substances that result in a release into groundwater, surface water, or substance soils? Notify DEQ/LARA of a confirmed release, Immediately clean up the spill or overfill, and Contain the spill To permanently close a tank, an owner and operator shall: Remove the tank from the ground, Fill with an inert solid if removal jeopardizes the building structure integrity, and Empty and clean the tank by removing all liquids and accumulated sludge and purge it of all vapors If you have 100 or fewer tanks, financial responsibility is required in the aggregate the amount of: $1 Million Petroleum marketers are required to have finanical responsibility to cover X dollars per occurence. X is.... $1 Million Can an owner use pollution liability insurance as a means of financial responsibility? Yes An automatic tank gauge must be able to detect a leak of X gallons per hour. X is: 0.2 gallons per hour Statistical Inventory reconciliation (SIR) analyzes the following as a means of leak detection: Inventory, Delivery and Dispensing Manual tank gauging can be used as the 'sole' means of a leak detection for tanks that are X gallons or less in capacity. X is: 550 gallons Check if the following statement is true or false: "A third party evaluation of a statistical inventory reconciliation is good for any type of tank and product." False Automatic line leak detectors must be able to detect a leak of at least X gallons per hour at a line pressure of 10 psi witin one hour. X is: 3 gallons per hour Line testing of piping shall be capable of detecting X gallons per hour leak rate at 1 and a half times the operating pressure. X is: 0.1 gallons per hour What actions are not appropriate when when the owner/operator becomes aware of a spill or overfill? Drain the spill to the storm sewer or nearby ditch Upon confirmation of a release to the soil/groundwater/surface water the operator shall: Report the release to the DEQ within 24 hours, by fax or phone A Class B operator shall not be responsible for more than the following facilities: 45 facilities What is the minimum frequency of site inspections to assure operational compliance? Quarterly If a facility has been determined by the DEQ inspector to be out of compliance with the significant operational compliance requirements, the DEQ shall retrain: The class A operator of the facility When planning to permanently close a UST system, the DEQ must be notified not less than: 30 days Upon permanent Removal of an UST system, the operator shall: Notify the DEQ within 30 days with an amended registration form The operator shall notify the DEQ of a confirmed release upon removal of an UST and visual evidence showing: Either there is visibly contaminated groundwater in the tank cavity or there is visibly contaminated soil in the tank cavity and/or soil removed from the tank cavity Upon removal of an UST where there is no visual or olfactoryevidence of a release , the operator shall: Take soil samples, analyze them, and then send the site assessment results to the DEQ for a determination A leak should be suspected in 1,560 gallon tank if the variation between the beginning and ending manual tank gauging liquid level measurements exceeds the weekly standard of X gallons. X is: 26 gallons The class B operator should inspect the UST system for operational compliance status at a minimum: Every quarter Release detection records of sampling, testing, or monitoring shall be maintained for: 2 years When a tank that has been installed for less than 10 years is upgraded with the cathodic protection, tightness test(s) are required as follows: Tightness tests should be conducted before the installation of cathodic protection and 3-6 months after the installation of the cathodic protection UST systems with impressed current cathodic protection systems must also be inspected at a minimum of: Every 60 days Product inventory control shall be conducted monthly to detect a release of not less than X% of flow through plus 130 gallons a monthly basis. X% is: 1% Automatic line leak detector may be used only if the method detects X gallons per hour at 10 pounds per square inch line pressure within one hour. X is: 3 gallons per hour Tank tightness testing, or another test of equivalent performance, shall be capable of detecting X gallon per hour leak rate from any portion of the tank while accounting for the effects of thermal expansion or the contraction of the product, vapor pockets, tank deformation, evaporation or condensation, and the location of the water table. X is: 0.1 gallons per hour MUSTR requires that X soil borings to be taken as close as practical to the bottom of the UST, but no more than 5 feet away from the tank, nor more than 2 feet below the tank. X is: 2 soil borings The results of site assessments conductedper MUSTR R 29.2155 are required to be kept by the owner for not less than X years. X is: 3 years Which National Leak Prevention Association Standard on lining of USTs is adopted by reference in the MUSTR? 631 MUSTR requires what to happen with a UST before it is removed from the ground or closed in place? Is registered and all fees are paid When using secondary containment with interstitial monitor must be checked at least once every... 30 days A manual tank gauge stick must be marked to the nearest: 1/8 inch Records of tank and piping tightness testing should be maintained for: 5 years Class C Operators should know: How to respond to emergencies at the facility If LARA determines that a UST system is out of compliance with state and federal regualtions, the __________ for that UST system must. be retrained. Class A Operator Which UST operators are responsible for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations? Class A Operator Which description best describes a Class B Operator? Individuals focused on day-to-day aspects of operating, maintaining, and record keeping at the locations he or she is responsible for Class A Operators must take and pass the ICC Class A Operator Exam every _______. 5 years How often must Class B Operators conduct a site inspection of the facility to determine compliance? Quarterly In a pressurized pump system, where is the pump located? In the tank Stage I vapor recovery is a method of preventing vapors from escaping into the enviornment by doing what? During the fuel delivery process the fuel tanker returns vapors back into the delivery truck What does product compatibility meann? The regulated substance stored will not react negatively with the tank material What is secondary containment? A method of containing a spill or leak if a leak should accrue from the primary tank or line What is an interstice? The space between the two tanks of secondary containment If using inventory control, you should measure the product in your tank _______. Every day Manual tank gauging cannot be used on tanks with a capacity over _______ gallons. 2,000 Periodic ATG tests gather data ______. When the facility is closed (If this choice isn't given then you would choose the choice that says 'during the quiet intervals between dispensing events') Regulations require that UST systems be monitored for releases at least once every __________. 30 days SIR is an abbreviation for... Statistical Inventory Reconciliation Which method uses sensors that detect petroleum product in the soil? Vapor Monitoring An overfill alarm is not capable of shutting off the flow of product during fuel delivery. True A spill catchment basin or spill bucket is simply a bucket used to dispose of oil-absorbent materials and clean up materials used after a spill has occurred. False What does overfill protection do? It can stop and/or reduce product delivery flow before the UST becomes completely full and begins releasing fuel into the environment What is cathodic protection? A system that is installed to prevent corrosion of steel tanks and piping An overfill alarm will alert operators and delivery personnel when a UST is _______ full or within one minuts of being overfilled. 90% As of 1998, spill buckets have been required for all UST/AST systems that recieve deliveries of more than _________ gallons at a time. 25 What are sensitive receptors? Storm drains, nearby bodies of water, drinking water wells, or curb breaks where regulated substances could enter the environment. You must investigate and confirm all suspected releases within ________ days of discovery. 7 All spills and overfills must be cleaned up.... Immediately Confirmed releases must be reported to LARA...... Within 24 hours of discovery How should you dispose of used clean up materias? Place them in a sealable bucket, then call your emergency response contractor to dispose of them If an owner/operator identifies a reportable release from a storage tank, he or she must do what? Submit proof of financial responsibility to t he state UST program office within 30 days If you have 110 USTs you are required to maintain annual aggregate financial responsibiity in the amount of ___________. $2 Million What is not an acceptable financial responsibility mechanism? Report on anticipated sales When is an owner/operator no longer required to maintain financial responsibility for a UST? When the UST has been properly closed Federal regulations require owners of all USTs to notify the state UST program office within ________- days if bringing that UST into use. 30 days What is the registration fee per UST? The registration fee varies by state ($100 a tank every year) Why should you use tie-down straps or Deadman anchors when installing a UST in an area with a high water table? Tanks full of product and completely buried can be buoyed up by the water table and float out of the ground unless properly secured UST systems must be installed by ________. A certified or licensed installer An owner/operator must leave vent lines open and functioning if a UST remains in temporary clsure for _______ months or more. 3 Piping tightness tests for American-style suction piping must be conducted every ______________. 3 years What is not a required monthly activity at a UST facility? Reviewing the fuel delivery records How often must tank linings be inspected? Every 5 years Owners/operators must maintain site closure assesment records for ____________. Three years after completion of permanent closure or change-in-services.