CPA Environmental Compliance & Spill Response 2

Question 1

What is the correct first step when a petroleum worker discovers a significant surface spill?

Accepted Answer

Stop the source of the spill if safe to do so

Answer

The first priority is to stop the source of the spill when it is safe to do so, preventing additional release before initiating containment and notification.

Question 2

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene are collectively known as what group of petroleum contaminants?

Accepted Answer

BTEX compounds

Answer

BTEX is an acronym for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene — common groundwater contaminants associated with petroleum spills.

Question 3

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) containing petroleum products in the U.S. are primarily regulated under which law?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle I

Answer

RCRA Subtitle I and EPA's UST regulations govern the design, installation, operation, and cleanup requirements for underground petroleum storage tanks.

Question 4

What type of soil remediation technique uses microorganisms to break down petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated soil?

Accepted Answer

Bioremediation

Answer

Bioremediation uses naturally occurring or introduced microorganisms to metabolize and break down petroleum hydrocarbons into less harmful compounds.

Question 5

Which document must petroleum facilities with significant oil storage submit to the EPA detailing emergency response procedures?

Accepted Answer

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

Answer

Facilities meeting EPA oil storage thresholds must prepare and implement an SPCC Plan that details prevention measures and emergency response procedures.

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

CPA Environmental Compliance & Spill Response 2