Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act Title 25 Chapter 245 Flashcards
- The term “consumptive use” does not include aboveground storage tanks over gallons. (Section 245.1)
30,000
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.
no
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.
no
would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank? (Section 245.1)
A 1,200-gallon aboveground motor fuel tank.
yes
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.
no
would or would not meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank
A 1,000-gallon aboveground tank storing motor oil.
no
What is the definition of “maintenance”? (Section 245.1)
normal operational upkeep to prevent storage tank system from releasing regulated substances if the activity involved is not a major or minor modification
What is the definition of “major modification”? (Section 245.1)
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
Is an activity that alters the design of a storage tank system or facility a major modification? (Section 245.1)
yes
Is an activity that affects the integrity of a storage tank system or facility a major modification
yes
Is an activity that directly affects an underground component of a storage tank system a major modification? (Section 245.1)
yes
What is the definition of “minor modification”? (Section 245.1)
.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
- Which lubricating and operational fluids would be included under the term “motor oil”? (Section 245.1)
motor oil, lubricating and operation fluids associated with the engine, hydraulic, transmission, gear or breaking systems
- Which activities do the terms “removal” and “removal from service” include? (Section 245.1)
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
How do the rules define “tank handling activities”? Is performing maintenance a tank handling activity? (Section 245.1)
Activities to install, modify, perform a change in service, or close all or part of the storage tank system.
*Maintenance is not tank handling
- 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?
A department Certified UST tank tightness tester
Within 20 days of testing
Can an individual conduct tank handling activities without being certified by DEP? (Section 245.102
no
What are the four requirements listed in the rules for a person to be certified as an installer? (Section 245.102)
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
What are the minimum passing grades for the certification examinations? (Section 245.105)
80% on each technical exam and 80% on administrative exam
Passing exam scores are valid for how long
2 years
- The conflict of interest provisions preclude a certified inspector from being:
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
- 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)
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
What are three reasons listed in the rules for suspension of an inspector’s certification? (Section 245.108)
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
What are three reasons listed in the rules for suspension of an installer’s certification? (Section 245.108)
*
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
- 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
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
- A violation of the Clean Streams Law or the Solid Waste Management Act which result in:
a)
b)
Pollution or threat of pollution
causes harm or threat to public safety or welfare
If a person’s certification is suspended in one category, can they still do work in other categories of certification? (Section 245.108)
no
How long is an individual certification valid? (Section 245.114)
3 years
How soon before the renewal date must an Application for Renewal of Certification be submitted to DEP? (Section 245.114)
60 to 120 days prior to expiration
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)
You will have to meet experience qualifications and exam requirements all over again
What are three circumstances described in the rules that require a certified installer or inspector to amend their certification? (Section 245.114)
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
How soon must DEP be notified after a change occurs in the information provided on the certification application? (Section 245.114)
14 days
How often is DEP-provided Administrative Training required for renewal of installer certification? (Section 245.114)
Applicants shall have completed administrative training
within the 24-month period immediately preceding submission of their renewal application.
How often must company certification be renewed? (Section 245.125)
every 3 years
- is responsible for maintaining complete records of tank handling activities and how long must the records be maintained Who? (Section 245.132)
10 Years
What are the submittal timeframe requirements for inspection and tank handling reports? (Section 245.132)
30 days
- 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)
The DEP withing 48 hours
Who must maintain manufacturer’s specifications, accepted industry standards and industry codes of
practice? (Section 245.132)
Certified companies, inspectors and installers
- Who must undertake corrective action when a release is confirmed? (Sections 245.306 and 245.1)
Owner and Operator of the tank and tank facility
Would a 1000 gallon UST containing gasoline used for commercial purposes meet the regulatory definitions of a underground storage tank
Yes
Would a 2500 gallon UST containing heating oil which is consumed on premises where it is stored meet the regulatory definitions for a UST
NO unless specifically required to be regulated by federal law
Would a 500 Gallon Underground used oil tank subject to 40 CFR Part 280 meet the regulatory definition of a UST
yes
Would a 100 gallon under ground tank containing gasoline meet the regulatory definition of a UST
YEs
Would a 5000 gallon Underground tank containing 100% biodiesel retail sale meet the regulatory definition of a UST
yes
Tank handling activities must be conducted by a certified installer except in the case of
modification done by the manufacturer to an aboveground nonmetallic storage tank
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
except in the case of a minor modification or
removal from service.
Major modifications must be preformed by a _________
Certified tank handler
Minor modifications must be preformed by a _______–
Does the work need to be inspected by a certified inspectore
Certified tank Handler
No
Would a 1100 Gallon aboveground farm tank used to facilitate crop production meet the regulatory definition of an Aboveground storage tank
No
Would a 1000 gallon aboveground motor fuel tank owned by a municipality meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank
no
Does a 1200 gallon aboveground tank storing motor fuel meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank
YES
Does a 1200 gal Above ground tank storing propane gas meet the regulatory definition of an aboveground storage tank
NO
Does a 1000 gal aboveground tank storing motor oil meet the regulatory definition of a AST
No
Is a hydraulic lift tank subject to these regulations? (245.1 – UST Definition (xv))
Is an underground used oil tank with a capacity of 100 gallons subject to these regulations?
(245.1 – UST Definition (xii))
UST systems that store fuel solely for use by emergency power generators must meet
release detection requirements by what date(s)? (245.403(b))
How do the regulations define “Corrosion Expert”? (245.1)
What is the regulatory definition of “Excavation Zone”? (245.1
What does the term “regulated substance” include? (245.1)
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
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))
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))
How do the regulations define a “change in service?” (245.1)
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
Does a failed tightness test, regardless of the test method, constitute a suspected release?
(245.31(c))
What are three acceptable types of tank construction that meet the corrosion protection requirements of the regulations? (245.421(b)(1)(i, ii, iii))
What are two acceptable types of piping construction that meet the corrosion protection requirements of the regulations? (245.421(b)(2)(i, ii))
What is the purpose of spill prevention equipment? What is an example of spill prevention equipment? (245.421(b)(3)(i)(A))
What three types of overfill prevention devices are mentioned in the state and federal rules?
(245.421(b)(3)(i)(B)(I, II, III))
What type of overfill prevention is no longer permitted to be installed? (245.421(b)(3)(iii))
ball n cage
What are two ways in which overfill protection can meet DEP regulations? (245.421)(3)(B))
overfill alarm , overfill prevention valve
What was the deadline for upgrading existing UST systems? (245.422(a))
nov 10 2007
What are three techniques that could be used to upgrade an existing underground storage
tank? (245.422(b)(1,2,3))
interior linning done,cathodic protection and tank assest for corrosion holes
What is the only technique available to upgrade existing underground piping?
(245.422(c)(2))
replace piping
What must be done to existing UST systems with regard to spill and overfill prevention?
(245.422(d))
owners and operators must ensure spilling and overflowimg do not occure.Must have spill and overfill protection
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))
within 6 months of install and every 3years after
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))
be tested
What must be done to cathodically protected UST systems within six months of completing a repair to the system? (245.434(5))
be tested
What two different types of leak detection must be used on pressurized piping? (245.442(a),
245.442(b)(2)(i)(A,B))
automatic leak detectors ,annual line tightnes test or monthly monitor testing
What portion of a tank system must have release detection? (245.441(a)(1))
any portion
all piping underground
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))
Directly bellow
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))
interstitial monitoring
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))
100 percent
Piping for new hazardous substance storage systems must be equipped with what two
forms of leak detection? (245.443(4))
plld and monitoring system
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))
tank tightness testing,auto tank gauging,vapor monitoring,groundwater monitoring,and interstitial monitoring
What size leak must an automatic tank gauge (ATG) be able to detect? (245.444(3)(i))
0.2 per gallon
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))
detect at least 1/8” of free product ontop of groundwater
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))
1/8”
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))
site has to be evaluated by licenced profesional under the land surveyor geolgist law
What must be done to monitoring wells to avoid unauthorized access and tampering?
(245.444(5)(viii))
Bolt down lid labeled as monitoring well
In what ways can an automatic line leak detector alert the operator of a facility to the
presence of a leak? (245.445(1))
Alarm system within the tank monitoring system
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))
3 gallons per hour at 10 psi within an hour
How often must an automatic line leak detector be tested to be sure it is operating
properly? (245.445(1))
Every 30 days
What is the exception to the pump shut-off requirement for storage tank systems installed
after November 10, 2007? (245.445(1)(ii)
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.
What size leak must a line tightness test be able to detect? At what pressure must this leak
be detected? (245.445(2))
3 gallons at 10 psi within
A line leak detector is not required on pressurized piping when using which type of piping
release detection? (245.446(2))
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
Within what time frame must releases be reported to the implementing agency? (245.305(a))
NOTE:
24 hours
What are three conditions that are considered to be evidence of a suspected release?
(245.304(a)(1-7))
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
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))
Continue monitoring for leaks using leak detection, maintaining corrosions protection, and complying with regulations
Under what conditions is a temporarily closed UST system considered to be empty?
(245.451(c))
12 months
What must be done to an UST system that is temporarily closed for three months or more?
(245.451(f))
1) Vent lines shall be open and functioning
(2) All other lines, pumps, manways and ancillary equipment shall be
capped and secure.
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))
12 months
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))
30 days
To permanently close a tank, owners and operators must _____________ . (245.452(b))
shall measure for the presence of a release where contamination is
most likely to be present at the underground storage tank site.
What must owners and operators measure for prior to the completion of permanent
closure? (245.453(a))
shall measure for the presence of a release where contamination is
most likely to be present at the underground storage tank site.
How long must the results of an excavation zone assessment be maintained? (245.455)
3 years after
Where should records of an excavation zone assessment be kept if they cannot be kept at
the closed facility? (245.455(1, 2, 3))
By mailing these records to the Department if they cannot be main-
tained at the closed facility.
