Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act Title 25 Chapter 245

Question 1

2. The term “consumptive use” does not include aboveground storage tanks over gallons. (Section 245.1)

Answer 1

30,000

Question 2

would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank? (Section 245.1)
A 1,100-gallon aboveground farm tank used to facilitate crop production.

Answer 2

no

Question 3

would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank? (Section 245.1)
A 1,000-gallon aboveground motor fuel tank owned by a municipality.

Answer 3

no

Question 4

would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank? (Section 245.1)
A 1,200-gallon aboveground motor fuel tank.

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank? (Section 245.1)
A 1,200-gallon aboveground tank storing propane gas.

Answer 5

no

Question 6

would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank
A 1,000-gallon aboveground tank storing motor oil.

Answer 6

no

Question 7

What is the definition of “maintenance”? (Section 245.1)

Answer 7

normal operational upkeep to prevent storage tank system from releasing regulated substances if the activity involved is not a major or minor modification

Question 8

What is the definition of “major modification”? (Section 245.1)

Answer 8

An activity to upgrade, repair, refurbish, restore all or any part of existing storage tank system that alters the design or may affect the integrity of the tank system or facility

Question 9

 Is an activity that alters the design of a storage tank system or facility a major modification? (Section 245.1)

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

 Is an activity that affects the integrity of a storage tank system or facility a major modification

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

 Is an activity that directly affects an underground component of a storage tank system a major modification? (Section 245.1)

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

What is the definition of “minor modification”? (Section 245.1)

Answer 12

.Activity to repair or refurbish existing tank that does not alter design or intergrity of tank and are to the exposed part of the tank

“Minor modifications” consist of changes to the exposed portion of a storage tank system, such as the line leak detector on the pump or shear valves or check valves under dispensers. “Maintenance” consists of routine activities, such as the replacement of filters, hoses and nozzles

Question 13

6. Which lubricating and operational fluids would be included under the term “motor oil”? (Section 245.1)

Answer 13

motor oil, lubricating and operation fluids associated with the engine, hydraulic, transmission, gear or breaking systems

Question 14

7. Which activities do the terms “removal” and “removal from service” include? (Section 245.1)

Answer 14

Activities involving removal of the storage tank system components, ancillary equipment, and appurtenances that render the tank permanently unserviceable. Proper draining and cleaning of tank product, vapors, sludges, and solids and removing tank or closure in place and permeant closure

Question 15

How do the rules define “tank handling activities”? Is performing maintenance a tank handling activity? (Section 245.1)

Answer 15

Activities to install, modify, perform a change in service, or close all or part of the storage tank system.
*Maintenance is not tank handling

Question 16

11. Who can conduct tightness testing activities on an underground storage tank? (Section 245.31)
    Within how many days must a complete written test report be provided to the tank owner?

Answer 16

A department Certified UST tank tightness tester

Within 20 days of testing

Question 17

Can an individual conduct tank handling activities without being certified by DEP? (Section 245.102

Answer 17

no

Question 18

What are the four requirements listed in the rules for a person to be certified as an installer? (Section 245.102)

Answer 18

Possess minimum Experience and qualifications
Achieves passing grade on Certification exam
Submits an accurate and complete application
Is not found to be in violation of the act or this chapter and has not had their certification revoked

Question 19

What are the minimum passing grades for the certification examinations? (Section 245.105)

Answer 19

80% on each technical exam and 80% on administrative exam

Question 20

Passing exam scores are valid for how long

Answer 20

2 years

Question 21

16. The conflict of interest provisions preclude a certified inspector from being:

Answer 21

a) an employee of the tank owner
b) certified installer on the same tank handling activity for which the installer is the certified inspector
C) An employee of the company that employs a certified installer on the same activity for which the employee is the certified inspector when the tank handling activity is preformed on a field constructed tank

Question 22

17. DEP may suspend certification for a number of reasons including:
    - Violation of
    Note: The “act” refers to Act 32, 1989, as amended; “this part” refers to 25 PA Code Chapter 245.
    - Incompetency evidenced by

• Failure to successfully complete
  (Section 245.108)

Answer 22

the act or this chapter
errors in conducting duties and activities for which the certification in question was issued
a training program required by the department

Question 23

What are three reasons listed in the rules for suspension of an inspector’s certification? (Section 245.108)

Answer 23

Failure to inform owner, operator, or DEP of conditions or procedures that are not in accordance with the manufacture technical and procedural specification
Conduct, review or observe a test or inspection activity required by the act or this chapter
Submit a report for an inspection activity to the department within 60 days of conducting the inspection

Question 24

What are three reasons listed in the rules for suspension of an installer’s certification? (Section 245.108)
*

Answer 24

Failure to be present during handling activities
Failure to conduct handling activities in accordance to the act or this chapter
Failure to submit tank handling reports and activities to DEP within 30 days

Question 25

20. Additional reasons for suspending certification include: (Section 245.108) - Working as a certified person in a certification category for which - Failure to meet one or more

Answer 25

working as a certified person in a certification category is not certified for or failed to maintain Failure to meet one or more standards of performance

Question 26

- A violation of the Clean Streams Law or the Solid Waste Management Act which result in: a) b)

Answer 26

Pollution or threat of pollution causes harm or threat to public safety or welfare

Question 27

If a person’s certification is suspended in one category, can they still do work in other categories of certification? (Section 245.108)

Answer 27

no

Question 28

How long is an individual certification valid? (Section 245.114)

Answer 28

3 years

Question 29

How soon before the renewal date must an Application for Renewal of Certification be submitted to DEP? (Section 245.114)

Answer 29

60 to 120 days prior to expiration

Question 30

Failure to submit a renewal application for certification within 60 days of the category expiration date requires the applicant to meet which requirements? (Section 245.114)

Answer 30

You will have to meet experience qualifications and exam requirements all over again

Question 31

What are three circumstances described in the rules that require a certified installer or inspector to amend their certification? (Section 245.114)

Answer 31

When there is a change in information provided in the application, When person wishes to add certifications they do not have, when they want to eliminate a certification

Question 32

How soon must DEP be notified after a change occurs in the information provided on the certification application? (Section 245.114)

Answer 32

14 days

Question 33

How often is DEP-provided Administrative Training required for renewal of installer certification? (Section 245.114)

Answer 33

Applicants shall have completed administrative training within the 24-month period immediately preceding submission of their renewal application.

Question 34

How often must company certification be renewed? (Section 245.125)

Answer 34

every 3 years

Question 35

30. is responsible for maintaining complete records of tank handling activities and how long must the records be maintained Who? (Section 245.132)

Answer 35

10 Years

Question 36

What are the submittal timeframe requirements for inspection and tank handling reports? (Section 245.132)

Answer 36

30 days

Question 37

32. A certified installer suspects contamination may be present at a facility where they are working. To whom must they report their suspicion? (Section 245.132)

Answer 37

The DEP withing 48 hours

Question 38

Who must maintain manufacturer’s specifications, accepted industry standards and industry codes of practice? (Section 245.132)

Answer 38

Certified companies, inspectors and installers

Question 39

34. Who must undertake corrective action when a release is confirmed? (Sections 245.306 and 245.1)

Answer 39

Owner and Operator of the tank and tank facility

Question 40

Would a 1000 gallon UST containing gasoline used for commercial purposes meet the regulatory definitions of a underground storage tank

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

Would a 2500 gallon UST containing heating oil which is consumed on premises where it is stored meet the regulatory definitions for a UST

Answer 41

NO unless specifically required to be regulated by federal law

Question 42

Would a 500 Gallon Underground used oil tank subject to 40 CFR Part 280 meet the regulatory definition of a UST

Answer 42

yes

Question 43

Would a 100 gallon under ground tank containing gasoline meet the regulatory definition of a UST

Answer 43

YEs

Question 44

Would a 5000 gallon Underground tank containing 100% biodiesel retail sale meet the regulatory definition of a UST

Answer 44

yes

Question 46

Tank handling activities must be conducted by a certified installer except in the case of

Answer 46

modification done by the manufacturer to an aboveground nonmetallic storage tank

Question 47

Tank handling activities conducted on all aboveground field constructed storage tank systems and tank handling activities conducted on all aboveground storage tank systems having a capacity greater than 21,000 gallons shall be inspected by a certified inspector, except in the case of

Answer 47

except in the case of a minor modification or removal from service.

Question 48

Major modifications must be preformed by a _________

Answer 48

Certified tank handler

Question 49

Minor modifications must be preformed by a _______-- Does the work need to be inspected by a certified inspectore

Answer 49

Certified tank Handler No

Question 50

Would a 1100 Gallon aboveground farm tank used to facilitate crop production meet the regulatory definition of an Aboveground storage tank

Answer 50

No

Question 51

Would a 1000 gallon aboveground motor fuel tank owned by a municipality meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank

Answer 51

no

Question 52

Does a 1200 gallon aboveground tank storing motor fuel meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank

Answer 52

YES

Question 53

Does a 1200 gal Above ground tank storing propane gas meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank

Answer 53

NO

Question 54

Does a 1000 gal aboveground tank storing motor oil meet the regulatory definition of a AST

Answer 54

No

Question 55

Is a hydraulic lift tank subject to these regulations? (245.1 – UST Definition (xv))

Question 56

Is an underground used oil tank with a capacity of 100 gallons subject to these regulations? (245.1 – UST Definition (xii))

Question 57

UST systems that store fuel solely for use by emergency power generators must meet release detection requirements by what date(s)? (245.403(b))

Question 58

How do the regulations define “Corrosion Expert”? (245.1)

Question 59

What is the regulatory definition of “Excavation Zone”? (245.1

Question 60

What does the term “regulated substance” include? (245.1)

Question 61

What percentage of an “underground storage tank” must be beneath the surface of the ground for it to be considered an underground storage tank? (245.1 – UST Definition

Question 62

Do farm or residential tanks that have a capacity of 1,100 gallons or less and are used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes have to meet the requirements of these regulations? (245.1 – UST Definition(i))

Question 63

Is a tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored required to comply with these regulations? (245.1 – UST Definition(ii))

Question 64

How do the regulations define a “change in service?” (245.1)

Question 65

Are tanks located in an underground area but situated above the surface of the floor so that there is enough space for physical inspection of the exterior of the tank considered to be underground tanks? (245.1 – AST Definition

Question 66

Does a failed tightness test, regardless of the test method, constitute a suspected release? (245.31(c))

Question 67

What are three acceptable types of tank construction that meet the corrosion protection requirements of the regulations? (245.421(b)(1)(i, ii, iii))

Question 68

What are two acceptable types of piping construction that meet the corrosion protection requirements of the regulations? (245.421(b)(2)(i, ii))

Question 69

What is the purpose of spill prevention equipment? What is an example of spill prevention equipment? (245.421(b)(3)(i)(A))

Question 70

What three types of overfill prevention devices are mentioned in the state and federal rules? (245.421(b)(3)(i)(B)(I, II, III))

Question 71

What type of overfill prevention is no longer permitted to be installed? (245.421(b)(3)(iii))

Answer 71

ball n cage

Question 72

What are two ways in which overfill protection can meet DEP regulations? (245.421)(3)(B))

Answer 72

overfill alarm , overfill prevention valve

Question 73

What was the deadline for upgrading existing UST systems? (245.422(a))

Answer 73

nov 10 2007

Question 74

What are three techniques that could be used to upgrade an existing underground storage tank? (245.422(b)(1,2,3))

Answer 74

interior linning done,cathodic protection and tank assest for corrosion holes

Question 75

What is the only technique available to upgrade existing underground piping? (245.422(c)(2))

Answer 75

replace piping

Question 76

What must be done to existing UST systems with regard to spill and overfill prevention? (245.422(d))

Answer 76

owners and operators must ensure spilling and overflowimg do not occure.Must have spill and overfill protection

Question 77

When must cathodic protection systems first be tested to see whether they are working properly? How often must they be tested after the first test? (245.432(a)(2)(i))

Answer 77

within 6 months of install and every 3years after

Question 78

Except for certain circumstances, what must be done to repaired tanks and piping prior to placing the underground storage tank system back into service? (245.434(4))

Answer 78

be tested

Question 79

What must be done to cathodically protected UST systems within six months of completing a repair to the system? (245.434(5))

Answer 79

be tested

Question 80

What two different types of leak detection must be used on pressurized piping? (245.442(a), 245.442(b)(2)(i)(A,B))

Answer 80

automatic leak detectors ,annual line tightnes test or monthly monitor testing

Question 81

What portion of a tank system must have release detection? (245.441(a)(1))

Answer 81

any portion all piping underground

Question 82

No leak detection is required on suction piping systems when certain design requirements are met. Among these requirements are: - How many check valves can be in each suction line? (245.442(b)(2)(ii)(c)) - Where in the suction line must the check valve be located? (245.442(b)(2)(ii)(D))

Answer 82

Directly bellow

Question 83

What is the only form of release detection routinely allowed for new UST systems that are to contain non-petroleum liquids that are hazardous substances?? (245.443(1))

Answer 83

interstitial monitoring

Question 84

An external liner or vault used to provide secondary containment for a tank containing a hazardous substance must contain what percentage of the volume of the largest tank that it contains? (245.443(3)(ii)(A))

Answer 84

100 percent

Question 85

Piping for new hazardous substance storage systems must be equipped with what two forms of leak detection? (245.443(4))

Answer 85

plld and monitoring system

Question 86

What size leak must a tank tightness test be able to detect? What five factors must a tightness test be able to take into account in order to meet the requirements of the regulations? (245.444(2))

Answer 86

tank tightness testing,auto tank gauging,vapor monitoring,groundwater monitoring,and interstitial monitoring

Question 87

What size leak must an automatic tank gauge (ATG) be able to detect? (245.444(3)(i))

Answer 87

0.2 per gallon

Question 88

When using soil vapor monitoring as a leak detection method, what must be done to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and establish the number and positioning of monitoring wells? (245.444(4)(vi))

Answer 88

detect at least 1/8" of free product ontop of groundwater

Question 89

When monitoring for liquids on the water table as a leak detection method, what is the maximum depth of the water table from the ground surface? (245.444(5)(ii))

Answer 89

1/8"

Question 90

site evaluatedWhen using ground water monitoring as a leak detection method, what must be done to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and establish the number and positioning of monitoring wells? (245.444(5)(vii))

Answer 90

site has to be evaluated by licenced profesional under the land surveyor geolgist law

Question 91

What must be done to monitoring wells to avoid unauthorized access and tampering? (245.444(5)(viii))

Answer 91

Bolt down lid labeled as monitoring well

Question 92

In what ways can an automatic line leak detector alert the operator of a facility to the presence of a leak? (245.445(1))

Answer 92

Alarm system within the tank monitoring system

Question 93

What size leak must an automatic line leak detector be able to detect? At what pressure must this leak be detected? Within what time period must this leak be detected? (245.445(1))

Answer 93

3 gallons per hour at 10 psi within an hour

Question 94

How often must an automatic line leak detector be tested to be sure it is operating properly? (245.445(1))

Answer 94

Every 30 days

Question 95

What is the exception to the pump shut-off requirement for storage tank systems installed after November 10, 2007? (245.445(1)(ii)

Answer 95

the exception to the pump shut-off requirement is the use of sealless or magnetic coupling pumps, and aboveground pressurized piping systems with automatic shut-off devices when inspected daily.

Question 96

What size leak must a line tightness test be able to detect? At what pressure must this leak be detected? (245.445(2))

Answer 96

3 gallons at 10 psi within

Question 97

A line leak detector is not required on pressurized piping when using which type of piping release detection? (245.446(2))

Answer 97

A line leak detector is not required on pressurized piping when using suction piping that meets specific design and construction standards, including operating at less than atmospheric pressure, being sloped for drainage, having only one check valve directly below the pump, and having a method to verify compliance

Question 98

Within what time frame must releases be reported to the implementing agency? (245.305(a)) NOTE:

Answer 98

24 hours

Question 99

What are three conditions that are considered to be evidence of a suspected release? (245.304(a)(1-7))

Answer 99

unusual operating conditions, the presence of a regulated substance or vapors outside of the storage tank system, and monitoring results from a release detection method indicating a release

Question 100

What must an UST owner or operator continue to do if an UST system is temporarily closed and the tank is not empty? (245.451(b))

Answer 100

Continue monitoring for leaks using leak detection, maintaining corrosions protection, and complying with regulations

Question 101

Under what conditions is a temporarily closed UST system considered to be empty? (245.451(c))

Answer 101

12 months

Question 102

What must be done to an UST system that is temporarily closed for three months or more? (245.451(f))

Answer 102

1) Vent lines shall be open and functioning (2) All other lines, pumps, manways and ancillary equipment shall be capped and secure.

Question 103

A tank must be permanently closed or must be granted a variance from DEP if it has not been protected from corrosion and has remained out-of-service for more than _________ . (245.451(g))

Answer 103

12 months

Question 104

Under normal circumstances, how long before beginning a change-in-service or permanent closure of an underground tank must the DEP be notified? (245.452(a))

Answer 104

30 days

Question 105

To permanently close a tank, owners and operators must _____________ . (245.452(b))

Answer 105

shall measure for the presence of a release where contamination is most likely to be present at the underground storage tank site.

Question 106

What must owners and operators measure for prior to the completion of permanent closure? (245.453(a))

Answer 106

shall measure for the presence of a release where contamination is most likely to be present at the underground storage tank site.

Question 107

How long must the results of an excavation zone assessment be maintained? (245.455)

Answer 107

3 years after

Question 108

Where should records of an excavation zone assessment be kept if they cannot be kept at the closed facility? (245.455(1, 2, 3))

Answer 108

By mailing these records to the Department if they cannot be main- tained at the closed facility.