CMM Fuel Management & Petroleum Operations

Question 1

Which federal regulation primarily governs underground storage tanks (USTs) at marina fuel facilities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Oil Pollution Act of 1990

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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Question 2

What does the acronym SPCC stand for in marina fuel operations?

Accepted Answer

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure

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Spill Protection and Cleanup Coordination

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Storage Prevention and Containment Certification

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Standard Petroleum Containment Checklist

Question 3

According to NFPA 303, what is the minimum 'No Smoking' zone radius that must be enforced around a marina fuel dock during fueling operations?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

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10 feet

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15 feet

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50 feet

Question 4

Under EPA regulations, above-ground fuel storage tanks (ASTs) at marinas must have secondary containment capable of holding what minimum volume?

Accepted Answer

110% of the largest single tank's capacity

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50% of the largest tank's capacity

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75% of the total combined tank capacity

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200% of the average daily fuel throughput

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an automatic shut-off nozzle (sometimes called a 'dead man's nozzle') at a marina fuel dock?

Accepted Answer

To automatically stop fuel flow when released, preventing overfill spills

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To measure and record the volume of fuel dispensed

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To prevent unauthorized access to fuel dispensing equipment

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To filter water and contaminants from the fuel stream

Question 6

What is 'ullage' in the context of marina fuel tank management?

Accepted Answer

The empty headspace between the fuel surface and the top of the tank

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The residual fuel remaining in a tank after dispensing

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The sediment that accumulates at the bottom of a fuel tank

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The measurement of fuel density at a given temperature

Question 7

Which organization publishes NFPA 303, the primary fire protection standard for marinas and boatyards including fuel dock requirements?

Accepted Answer

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)