Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Chapter 245: Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program Flashcards
What is the definition of “minor modification”? (Section 245.1)
Note: The term “substantial modification” used in Act 32 should not be confused with the terms “major modification” and “minor modification” used here. Act 32 defines any activity that changes the physical construction of the storage tank system as a substantial modification. Chapter 245 goes on to divide “substantial modifications” into “major modifications,” “minor modifications” and “maintenance.” “Major modifications” consist of changes to the buried portion of a storage tank system, such as the tank and piping. “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. The following table indicates who may perform each of these activities and which activities must also be inspected by a certified inspector.
Which lubricating and operational fluids would be included under the term “motor oil”? (Section 245.1)
The term includes lubricating and operational fluids for the mechanical components associated with the engine, including any hydraulic, transmission, gear or braking systems.
Which activities do the terms “removal” and “removal from service” include? (Section 245.1)
a) Removal — Activities involving removal of storage tank system components, ancillary equipment and appurtenances. The term includes removal from service activities when a storage tank or storage tank system is removed, but excludes site assessment activities.
b) Removal from service—The term includes the following:
(i) Activities related to rendering a storage tank system permanently unserviceable. Activities include the oversight of the proper draining and cleaning of the storage tank system of product liquids, vapors, accumulated sludges or solids, and completing one of the following:
(A) Leaving the storage tank system in the ground and filling the tank with inert, solid material.
(B) Dismantling or removing the storage tank system from the tank site.
(ii) Closure-in-place and permanent closure.
(iii) Site assessment activities required under Subchapter E (relating to technical standards for underground storage tanks) and applicable State law, which are the responsibility of owners and operators, but are not conducted by certified installers or inspectors.
How do the rules define “tank handling activities”? Is performing maintenance a tank handling activity? (Section 245.1)
Activities to install, modify, perform change-in-service or close all or part of a storage tank system or storage tank facility. The term does not include maintenance activities.
Which of the following would meet the regulatory definition of underground storage tank?
(Section 245.1)
a) 1,000-gallon underground tank containing gasoline used for commercial purposes.
b) 2,500-gallon underground tank containing heating oil which is consumed on the premises where
stored.
c) 500-gallon underground used oil tank subject to 40 CFR Part 280.
d) 100-gallon underground gasoline tank.
e) 5,000-gallon underground tank containing 100% biodiesel retail sale.
a) 1,000-gallon underground tank containing gasoline used for commercial purposes.
c) 500-gallon underground used oil tank subject to 40 CFR Part 280.
e) 5,000-gallon underground tank containing 100% biodiesel retail sale.
Tank handling activities must be conducted by a certified installer except in the case of _____________ by the tank manufacturer. Tank handling activities conducted on field _______________ storage tanks and tanks greater than 21,000 gallons shall be inspected by _______________, except in the
case of a minor _____________ or a _____________. (Section 245.21)
Tank handling activities shall be conducted by a certified installer except in the case of modification to an aboveground nonmetallic storage tank, which may be modified by the tank manufacturer.
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 a minor modification or removal from service.
Who can conduct tightness testing activities on an underground storage tank? (Section 245.31)
Tightness testing activities shall be conducted by a Department-certified underground storage tank system tightness tester (UTT), except when performed by an owner or operator using installed automatic tank gauging or monitoring equipment meeting requirements in § 245.444(2) and (3) (relating to methods of release detection for tanks).
Within how many days must a complete written tightness test report be provided to the tank owner? (Section 245.31)
A complete written test report shall be provided to the tank owner as documentation of test results within 20 days of the test.
Can an individual conduct tank handling activities without being certified by DEP? (Section 245.102)
A person may not conduct tank handling or tightness testing activities unless that person holds a current installer certification issued by the Department for the applicable certification category as indicated in § 245.110 (relating to certification of installers), except as provided in § 245.31 (relating to underground storage tank system testing requirements).
What are the four requirements listed in the rules for a person to be certified as an installer? (Section 245.102)
1) Possesses minimum experience and qualifications as provided under § 245.111 (relating to certified installer experience and qualifications).
2) Achieves a passing grade on a certification examination administered or approved by the Department for one or more of the certified installer categories described in § 245.110 for which the person is requesting certification.
3) Submits an accurate and complete application.
4) Is not found to be in violation of the act or this chapter, or has not had a certification revoked by the Department under § 245.109 (relating to revocation of certification).
What are the minimum passing grades for the certification examinations? (Section 245.105)
To receive a passing grade on the examinations, the applicant for certification shall achieve a minimum score of 80% on each technical examination and a minimum score of 80% on the administrative examination.
Passing examination scores are valid for what period of time? (Section 245.105)
Passing examination scores are valid for 2 years from the date of the examination.
The conflict of interest provisions preclude a certified inspector from being:
a) __________________________
b) __________________________
c) __________________________ when the tank handling activity is performed on a ______________ tank. (Section 245.106)
1) An employee of the tank owner, the tank owner or operator.
2) A certified installer on the same tank handling activity on an aboveground storage tank system for which the installer is the certified inspector.
3) An employee of a company that employs a certified installer on the same tank handling activity for which the employee is the certified inspector, when the tank handling activity is performed on a field-constructed storage tank. This prohibition extends to a company that owns, or is owned by, the employer, in whole or in part.
DEP may suspend certification for a number of reasons including:
- Violation of ______________________
- Incompetency evidenced by ______________________
- Failure to successfully complete ________________ (Section 245.108)
1) A violation of the act or this chapter.
2) Incompetency on the part of the certified installer or certified inspector as evidenced by errors in conducting duties and activities for which the certification in question was issued.
3) Failure to successfully complete 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:
1) Inform the owner or operator and the Department of conditions or procedures that are not in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical and procedural specifications for installation, construction, modification or operation of the storage tank system or storage tank facility and not in compliance with the act or this chapter.
2) Conduct, review or observe a test or inspection activity required by the act or this chapter.
3) Submit a report of an inspection activity to the Department within 60 days of conducting an inspection activity, except for reports of modification inspection activities, which must be reported to the Department within 30 days of conducting a modification inspection activity. For inspection activities involving multiple certified individuals and certification categories, reports of modification inspection activities must be submitted within 30 days of the completion of all project tank handling and inspection activities.
What are three reasons listed in the rules for suspension of an installer’s certification? (Section 245.108)
1) Be present during tank handling activities at the storage tank system or storage tank facility as required by the act or this chapter.
2) Conduct tank handling activities in accordance with the requirements in the act or this chapter.
3) Submit tank handling reports and activities to the Department within 30 days of conducting the tank handling activities. For tank handling activities involving multiple certified individuals and certification categories, the tank handling report shall be submitted within 30 days of the completion of all project tank handling and inspection activities.
