Environmental Compliance Inspector Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Compliance

Question 1

Which federal regulation governs underground storage tank (UST) systems in the United States?

Accepted Answer

40 CFR Part 280

Answer

40 CFR Part 261

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40 CFR Part 122

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40 CFR Part 302

Question 2

Which U.S. agency has primary oversight of the federal Underground Storage Tank program?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Question 3

Under federal UST regulations, what is the minimum requirement for corrosion protection of a steel underground storage tank?

Accepted Answer

Cathodic protection or a corrosion-resistant coating combined with cathodic protection

Answer

Only an epoxy lining on the interior

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A fiberglass overwrap alone

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Annual pressure testing

Question 4

How frequently must release detection equipment on a UST system be tested for proper operation under 40 CFR Part 280?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Monthly

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Every three years

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Every five years

Question 5

Which of the following substances is NOT regulated under the federal UST program?

Accepted Answer

Heating oil used solely for on-site consumption

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Gasoline

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Diesel fuel

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Aviation fuel

Question 6

What documentation must UST owners and operators keep for their cathodic protection systems?

Accepted Answer

Records of all inspections, tests, and monitoring for the life of the UST system

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Only the original installation certificate

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Annual sales receipts for cathodic protection materials

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Monthly visual inspection logs only

Question 7

Under the 2015 UST regulatory revisions, which new requirement was added for all new and replaced UST equipment?

Accepted Answer

Spill prevention equipment must be tested upon installation

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All USTs must be made of fiberglass

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Automatic tank gauging must be installed on all tanks

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Annual groundwater sampling is required at all UST sites