Environmental Compliance Inspector Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Compliance

Question 1

Which federal regulation governs underground storage tank (UST) systems in the United States?

Accepted Answer

40 CFR Part 280

Answer

40 CFR Part 280 establishes the federal technical standards and corrective action requirements for UST systems containing petroleum and hazardous substances.

Question 2

Which U.S. agency has primary oversight of the federal Underground Storage Tank program?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

The EPA administers the federal UST program established under Subtitle I of RCRA, though states may receive authorization to run their own equivalent programs.

Question 3

Under federal UST regulations, what is the minimum requirement for corrosion protection of a steel underground storage tank?

Accepted Answer

Cathodic protection or a corrosion-resistant coating combined with cathodic protection

Answer

Federal regulations require steel USTs to have cathodic protection, or a combination of interior lining and cathodic protection, to prevent corrosion-induced releases.

Question 4

How frequently must release detection equipment on a UST system be tested for proper operation under 40 CFR Part 280?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

40 CFR Part 280.40 requires that all release detection equipment be tested for proper operation on an annual basis to ensure it can detect a release.

Question 5

Which of the following substances is NOT regulated under the federal UST program?

Accepted Answer

Heating oil used solely for on-site consumption

Answer

Heating oil stored and used on-site for space heating is specifically exempted from federal UST regulations under 40 CFR Part 280.10.

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Environmental Compliance Inspector Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Compliance