Petroleum Spill Management Flashcards

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A spill or overfill of petroleum product in excess of ___ gallons must be reported to the DEQ within 24 hours of discovery.

How should you dispose of used clean-up materials?

Place them in a sealable bucket, then call your emergency response contractor to dispose of them.

You should clean up all spills and overfills ____.

Immediately

What are sensitive receptors?

Storm drains, nearby bodies of water, drinking water wells, or curb breaks where regulated substances could enter the environment. Signup and view all the answers

You must investigate and confirm all suspected releases within ___ days of discovery.

7 Signup and view all the answers

If you have 110 USTs, you are required to maintain annual aggregate financial responsibility in the amount of ____.

$2 million Signup and view all the answers

When is an owner/operator no longer required to maintain financial responsibility for a UST?

When the UST has been properly closed. Signup and view all the answers

If your financial responsibility method is canceled, you must find replacement coverage within _____ of receiving the notice of cancellation.

60 days Signup and view all the answers

An owner/operator must submit a completed Notification for Underground Storage Tanks form to the DEQ regional office within _____ days of bringing a UST into use.

30 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Prior to performing any repairs to a UST system, the owner/operator must ______________.

Obtain the appropriate permit and arrange for inspections through the building official. Signup and view all the answers

You must obtain the appropriate permit from ______ prior to beginning any UST installation.

The local building official Signup and view all the answers

A red tag affixed to a UST's fill pipe means that ______.

The UST or UST system is ineligible for delivery, deposit, or acceptance of product. Signup and view all the answers

Cathodic testing by a trained cathodic specialist must be conducted every ____.

Three years Signup and view all the answers

At least ______ prior to closing the UST, the owner/operator must notify the DEQ of the intent to close the UST.

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Secondarily-contained tanks that use interstitial monitoring must be tested every _____.

Three years Signup and view all the answers

______ line leak detectors can detect leaks of 3.0 gph.

Not all or none of these wtf Signup and view all the answers

______ sensors can distinguish between different types of liquid in the interstitial space.

Discriminating Signup and view all the answers

When a tank has been permanently closed and left in the ground, it must be ______.

Filled with an inert solid material. Signup and view all the answers

Fiberglass USTs do not have to have corrosion protection.

True Signup and view all the answers

Tank tightness testing may only be used as a sole method of release detection if it is used every ____.

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Owners/operators must maintain accurate and current records for every UST ______.

Not at the UST, not at alt site Signup and view all the answers

Interstitial sensors must be tested _____.

Annually Signup and view all the answers

There are three main types of overfill protection devices. Which one of the following is not an overfill protection device?

Spill bucket Signup and view all the answers

If your SIR system is capable of detecting a 0.2 gph leak, it meets the federal monthly monitoring requirements for the life of the tank and piping.

True Signup and view all the answers

In a European-style suction system, the check valve is located ____.

Where the top of the piping meets the bottom of the dispenser. Signup and view all the answers

Groundwater must not be more than ____ below the surface if groundwater monitoring is used as the only method of release detection.

20 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a spill bucket?

To contain spills that occur during fuel delivery. Signup and view all the answers

Since the 1990s, the EPA has been requiring vehicle manufacturers to install onboard re-fueling vapor recovery systems in hopes of phasing out ____ equipment at UST facilities.

One of the stages Signup and view all the answers

Spills or overfills under 25 gallons that are contained and immediately cleaned up do not need to be reported as long as a record of the spill or overfill is kept for at least ______.

Five years Signup and view all the answers

What does an emergency shut-off valve do?

It will shut off the flow of product in the event of a fire or if a car hits a dispenser. Signup and view all the answers

New or replacement USTs and piping installed after __________ are required to have secondary containment.

2010 Signup and view all the answers

Automatic line leak detectors must be tested at least ______.

No daily or month Signup and view all the answers

All new dispensers must have _____.

UDC Signup and view all the answers

A Class C operator must be on-site at a staffed facility during all hours of operation.

True Signup and view all the answers

Regulations require that you maintain records demonstrating compliance with closure or change in service requirements for _______ from the date of closure.

Three years Signup and view all the answers

Stage II vapor recovery deposits gasoline vapors in the ____.

Underground storage tank Signup and view all the answers

The Class B operator's responsibilities include _______.

The day-to-day operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping at each facility. Signup and view all the answers

In a suction pump system, the pump is located in the fuel dispenser.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is referred to as safe suction?

Not American Signup and view all the answers

When manually measuring the product level in a tank, your gauge stick must be able to measure the level of product in the tank to the nearest ____.

One-eighth of an inch Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is part of the required training for Class A operators?

All of these examples Signup and view all the answers

Each pressurized piping run must have a __________ that will alert the operator to the presence of a leak by restricting or shutting off the flow of regulated substances or triggering an audible or visual alarm.

Line leak detector Signup and view all the answers

UST operator training is now mandated because:

2005 Signup and view all the answers

The rectifier of an impressed current cathodic protection system should be checked _______ and the reading recorded on the impressed current log.

Bi-weekly Signup and view all the answers

UST systems must be monitored for releases at least once every ____.

30 days Signup and view all the answers

The owner/operator must maintain records of each repair _________.

For the remaining operational life of the UST system Signup and view all the answers

The owner/operator must notify the DEQ within ___ days of the commencement of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy in which the owner/operator or a financial assurance provider as a debtor.

10 Signup and view all the answers

Prior to closing a UST, the owner/operator must ______________.

Not remove or fill Signup and view all the answers

If the owner and operator of a petroleum underground storage tank are separate persons, only one person is required to demonstrate financial responsibility.

True Signup and view all the answers

Manual tank gauging involves taking ___ measurements of a tank's contents each week.

4 Signup and view all the answers

If your financial responsibility method is canceled, you must find replacement coverage within _____ of receiving the notice of cancellation.

Not 30, or 48hrs Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is not a method of release detection?

Overfill alarm Signup and view all the answers

Recommended daily inspections and activities include:

All of these examples Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensor can distinguish between different types of liquid in the interstice?

Discriminating Signup and view all the answers

What does product compatibility mean?

The regulated substance stored will not react negatively with the tank material. Signup and view all the answers

Within ___ days after release confirmation, you must submit a report to the DEQ detailing all abatement measures taken and any resulting information or data.

20 Signup and view all the answers

If the DEQ determines that a UST or UST system is out of compliance with federal or state UST regulations, it may __________.

Initiate delivery prohibition procedures. Signup and view all the answers

The ________ stops the pumps and cuts power to the islands.

E-Stop button Signup and view all the answers

Class A and Class B operators must be trained within ___ days after assuming operation and maintenance duties at the UST facility.

30 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Stage I vapor recovery requirement for a facility with a monthly throughput of less than 10,000 gallons?

All of these examples Signup and view all the answers

Which of these release detection methods uses sensors that detect petroleum product in the soil?

Vapor monitoring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a sensitive receptor?

An electrical outlet at the facility Signup and view all the answers

Class C operator training must include information on ___________.

All of these examples Signup and view all the answers

How does a pressurized pump system move fuel from the tank to the dispenser?

The pump pushes the fuel in the line up to the dispenser. Signup and view all the answers

Once you have confirmed a release at your facility, you must ______.

DEQ 24 Signup and view all the answers

What does vapor recovery equipment do?

It prevents gasoline vapors from entering and polluting the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Stage I vapor recovery is a method of preventing vapors from escaping into the environment by doing what?

Not trucks, or all not redeposit Signup and view all the answers

In a pressurized pump system, where is the pump located?

In the tank Signup and view all the answers

PEI and the U.S.EPA recommend that spill buckets be inspected:

Monthly Signup and view all the answers

What is a change in service?

Placing a UST out-of-service by using it to store a non-regulated substance instead of a regulated substance. Signup and view all the answers

The space between the two tanks of secondary containment is called the ____.

Interstice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a form of release detection for tanks?

Daily visual inspection of the spill bucket Signup and view all the answers

An owner/operator must submit financial responsibility documentation to the state UST program within ___ days of discovering a reportable release.

30 Signup and view all the answers

Manual tank gauging may not be used on tanks more than ____ years old with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

10 Signup and view all the answers

Class C operators must be trained before assuming responsibility for responding to emergencies at the UST facility.

True Signup and view all the answers

As of 1998, ______ USTs were required to have some form of corrosion protection.

Steel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a method of release prevention?

STP Signup and view all the answers

When using inventory control, you should use a gauge stick or tank monitor to determine the amount of product in the tank ______.

Every day your facility dispenses and/or receives fuel Signup and view all the answers

Continuous ATG tests gather data _________.

Automatically during the quiet intervals between dispensing/delivery events Signup and view all the answers

All performance claims pertaining to any release detection system and the manner in which these claims have been justified or tested by the equipment manufacturer or installer must be maintained for______.

Five years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following requires line tightness testing every three years?

American-style suction Signup and view all the answers

ATG equipment that tests for loss of product and conducts inventory control must be able to detect a leak rate of ___________.

0.2 Signup and view all the answers

Regulations require that you report any conditions indicating a suspected release to the DEQ within ____.

24hrs Signup and view all the answers

Periodic ATG tests gather data ______________.

When the facility is closed Signup and view all the answers

Piping tightness tests for American-style suction piping must be conducted every ____.

Three years Signup and view all the answers

How often should UST tank lining be inspected?

Within 10 years of application and every 5 years thereafter Signup and view all the answers

An owner/operator must leave vent lines open and functioning if a UST remains in temporary closure for ___ months or more.

3 Signup and view all the answers

If you use a gauge stick to collect tank data, your gauge stick must be able to measure product to the nearest ______ across the full range of the tank's height.

One-eighth of an inch Signup and view all the answers

You can use groundwater monitoring only if the product stored in the tank __________.

Does not mix easily with water and instead floats on the water's surface Signup and view all the answers

An owner/operator may use which of the following mechanisms to meet financial responsibility requirements?

Any of the above Signup and view all the answers

Prior to installing any UST system, the owner/operator must obtain the required permit from the _________

Local building official Signup and view all the answers

Within _____ days of bringing a UST into use, the owner/operator must register the UST with the DEQ.

60 Signup and view all the answers

Ball float valves should be able to restrict vapor flow when the tank reaches ___ of its capacity.

90% Signup and view all the answers

What does spill protection equipment do?

Not none of these Signup and view all the answers

How often should owners/operators provide their SIR vendor with inventory, delivery, and dispensing data?

Every 30 days Signup and view all the answers

Which operator class has primary responsibility for operating and maintaining the UST system?

A Signup and view all the answers

____ occur when some portion of a UST system fails and allows fuel to escape into the surrounding soil or groundwater or the pavement surrounding the fuel islands.

Releases Signup and view all the answers

An owner/operator is not required to maintain financial responsibility after selling a UST facility.

False Signup and view all the answers

Release detection methods must detect a leak rate between 0.1 and 0.2 gph with a probability of detection of at least ____.

95% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spill Reporting and Cleanup

Report any petroleum spill or overfill exceeding 25 gallons to the DEQ within 24 hours.
Clean up all spills and overfills immediately.
Used cleanup materials should be placed in a sealable bucket; call an emergency response contractor for disposal.

UST Financial Responsibility and Closure

Maintain annual aggregate financial responsibility of $2 million if operating 110 USTs.
No financial responsibility is required once a UST has been properly closed.
If financial responsibility method is canceled, find replacement coverage within 60 days.
Notify DEQ of a UST's intent to close at least 30 days prior to closure.

Sensitive Receptors and Environmental Protection

Sensitive receptors include storm drains, nearby bodies of water, and drinking water wells where regulated substances may enter the environment.

Investigation and Reporting Requirements

Investigate and confirm all suspected releases within 7 days.
Submit a release report to DEQ within 20 days after confirmation.
Maintain records for at least 5 years for spills or overfills under 25 gallons that are contained and cleaned up immediately.

UST Monitoring and Testing

Undertake cathodic testing every three years; interstitial monitoring must also be tested every three years.
Tank tightness testing is valid only if conducted every 30 days.
Automatic line leak detectors must be tested regularly; manual gauging involves taking 4 measurements weekly.

Operator Training and Responsibilities

Class A operators oversee daily operations and maintenance; Class C operators must be on-site during facility operation.
UST operator training has been mandatory since 2005.

Equipment and System Requirements

Use tie-down straps or deadman anchors for USTs in high water table areas to prevent buoyancy issues.
All new USTs installed after 2010 require secondary containment.
Spill buckets are designed to contain spills during fuel delivery to prevent environmental contamination.
Vapor recovery systems prevent gasoline vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.

Compliance and Violations

DEQ may initiate delivery prohibition procedures if a UST is found out of compliance with regulations.
Maintain accurate records demonstrating compliance for three years after closure or change in service.
Release detection methods must detect leaks with a probability of detection of at least 95%.

Physical and Environmental Considerations

Groundwater monitoring must not exceed 20 feet below the surface if used as the sole detection method.
The space between the two tanks in secondary containment is referred to as the interstice, which must be monitored.

Release Detection and Prevention

Various release detection methods are available, including vapor monitoring, automatic tank gauging (ATG), and line tightness tests.
Owners/operators must report any suspected release conditions to the DEQ within 24 hours.

Emergency Measures and System Management

An emergency shut-off valve stops the flow of fuel during emergencies such as fires or accidents.
Ball float valves should restrict vapor flow when the tank reaches 90% of its capacity.

Miscellaneous Facts

Certain equipment like fiberglass USTs do not require corrosion protection.
When a UST system is closed permanently, it must be filled with inert solid material.
Record performance claims related to release detection systems for at least five years.

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