API API Environmental Regulations & Spill Prevention

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires facilities handling oil to develop and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act (40 CFR Part 112)

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C

Answer

CERCLA Section 103

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TSCA Title I

Question 2

Under API Recommended Practice 652, what is the primary purpose of lining aboveground storage tank (AST) floors?

Accepted Answer

To prevent corrosion and soil/groundwater contamination from tank bottoms

Answer

To increase tank storage capacity

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To reduce evaporative emissions

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To satisfy OSHA confined space entry requirements

Question 3

What does the acronym 'NPDES' stand for in the context of oil and gas environmental compliance?

Accepted Answer

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

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National Petroleum Disposal and Emission Standards

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No-Point Discharge Environmental Standard

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National Pipeline Distribution and Emission Survey

Question 4

API Standard 2000 addresses venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent over- or under-pressure conditions and control vapor emissions

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Maximize throughput during high-volume transfers

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Satisfy fire suppression system requirements

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Comply with OSHA lockout/tagout procedures

Question 5

Which API document provides guidance on the environmental and safety design of onshore petroleum refineries?

Accepted Answer

API RP 750

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API Std 650

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API RP 580

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API Std 1104

Question 6

According to EPA Tier II reporting requirements, petroleum storage facilities must report quantities if they store a hazardous chemical above:

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds (or 500 pounds for extremely hazardous substances)

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1,000 gallons of petroleum products

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50,000 BTU equivalent energy content

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5,000 cubic feet of natural gas