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Test Yourself What Do You Know About Above Ground and Underground Storage Tanks?
Donna Kaluzniak
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1. Per Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 62761, Underground Storage Tank Systems, the purpose of this rule is to provide requirements for underground storage tank systems that store regulated substances to minimize the occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges. The rule pertains to underground storage tank systems having individual storage tank capacities greater than
a. 50 gallons. b. 110 gallons. c. 500 gallons. d. 1,000 gallons.
2. Per FAC 62-671, what class of storage tank operator typically has primary responsibility for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of the storage tank systems?
a. Class A b. Class B c. Class C d. Class D
3. Per FAC 62-761, what type of training is required for Class A and B storage tank operators?
a. Completion of a Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP)-approved operator training course. b. Completion of any online course on underground storage tank systems. c. In-house training by the local fire department. d. Online training from the department of emergency management.
4. Per FAC 62-761, where must the storage facility’s registration placard be displayed?
a. At the office or kiosk where the underground storage tank is located. b. Directly above the storage tank. c. At the facility’s main office, even if remote. d. There are no requirements to display the placard, only to have it filed and available. 5. Per FAC 62-761, if an incident occurs at a facility, how soon after the incident is discovered must an investigation be conducted to determine if a discharge has occurred?
a. Within two hours b. Within eight hours c. Within 24 hours d. Within 72 hours
6. Per FAC 62-762, Above Ground Storage Tank
Systems, this rule provides requirements for above ground storage tank systems having individual storage tank capacities greater than
a. 110 gallons. b. 300 gallons. c. 550 gallons. d. 1,000 gallons.
7. Per FAC 62-762, the word “county” is defined as a locally administered governmental program under contract with the department to perform compliance verification activities at facilities with storage tank systems within the boundaries stipulated in the applicable contract. Unless the county allows otherwise, how many days in advance must it be notified about the installation, closure, or change of service status of an above ground storage tank?
a. Seven days b. 10 to 15 days c. 30 to 45 days d. 60 days
8. Per FAC 62-762, owners or operators of petroleum or petroleum product above ground storage tanks must demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of these tanks. For a facility with a storage tank system, or systems with a cumulative capacity greater than 550 gallons and less than or equal to 10,000 gallons, the demonstration of financial responsibility must be how much per incident?
a. $100,000 b. $500,000 c. $1 million d. $2 million 9. Per FAC 62-762, if a new discharge from an above ground storage tank system is discovered, it must be reported to the county on a discharge report form within what time period?
a. Two hours b. Eight hours c. 24 hours d. 72 hours
10. Per FAC 62-762, if a regulated substance is released into secondary containment, what is the required schedule for the substance to be removed?
a. Removal shall be initiated within 24 hours of discovery and completed within three days. b. Removal shall be initiated within three days of discovery and completed within 30 days. c. Removal shall be initiated within seven days of discovery and completed within 30 days. d. Removal shall be initiated within 30 days of discovery and completed within 60 days.
Answers on page 62
References used for this quiz:
• FAC 62-761, Underground Storage Tank Systems
• FAC 62-762, Above Ground Storage Tank Systems
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