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1. B) 110 gallons.

Per FAC 62-761.100(1), Intent, “The purpose of this chapter is to provide requirements for underground storage tank systems that store regulated substances in order to minimize the occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges. This chapter provides requirements for underground storage tank systems having individual storage tank capacities greater than 110 gallons.”

2. A) Class A

Per FAC 62-761.350(2)(a)1., Operator Training and Certification, “Functions.

A Class A operator of an underground storage tank system facility is an individual who typically has primary responsibility for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of the storage tank systems, particularly in the capacity of managing resources and personnel necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with all storage tank system regulations.”

3. A) Completion of a Florida

Department of Environmental

Protection (FDEP)-approved operator training course.

Per FAC 62-762.350(3)(a), Training, “Operator training must fulfill the training requirements described for each class of operator. The following is a list of acceptable approaches to meet the operator training requirements: (a) Acceptable training for Class A and

Class B operators.

Class A and Class B operators must complete a department-approved operator training course, which provides the information required by subparagraphs 62-761.350(2)(a)2. and 62-761.350(2)(b)2.,

F.A.C., respectively, and subparagraph 62-761.350(2)(c)2., F.A.C. Courses or processes may include in-person or online training performed by, contracted for, or approved, by the department, and must include an evaluation of operator knowledge through testing or practical demonstration.”

4. A) At the office or kiosk where

the underground storage tank is located.

Per FAC 62-761.400(4)(f), Facility

Registration, “Upon receipt of payment of all applicable initial registration fees and annual renewal fees, each facility shall receive a registration placard, pursuant to

Section 376.3077, F.S. The placard shall be displayed in plain view in the office, kiosk, or at another suitable location at the facility where the storage tank system is located.”

5. C) Within 24 hours

Per FAC 62-761.430(2), Incidents, “If an incident occurs at a facility, actions shall be taken within 24 hours of discovery to investigate the incident to determine if a discharge has occurred.” 6. C) 550 gallons.

Per FAC-62-762.101(1), Intent, “The purpose of this chapter is to provide requirements for above ground storage tank systems that store regulated substances in order to minimize the occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges. This chapter provides requirements for above ground storage tank systems having individual storage tank capacities greater than 550 gallons.”

7. C) 30 to 45 days

Per FAC 62-762.411(1)(b) and (2)(a), Notification, “Notification shall be received by the county in writing or electronic format between 30 and 45 days before installation of a storage tank system or system component unless the county agrees to a shorter time period. . . Notification shall be received by the county in writing or electronic format between 30 and 45 days before the initiation of the work related to the change in service status or closure unless the county agrees to a shorter time period.”

8. B) $500,000

Per FAC 62-762.421(3)(d)1, Financial

Responsibility, “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 petroleum or petroleum product above ground storage tanks in at least the following per-occurrence and annual aggregate amounts: 1. 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 for cleanup of a discharge and third-party liability shall be a minimum of $500,000.00 per incident, and $1 million annual aggregate.”

9. C) 24 hours

Per FAC 62-762.441(2), Discharges, “Upon discovery of a discharge, the owner or operator shall report the discharge to the county on a discharge reporting form (DRF) within 24 hours or before the close of the county’s next business day. If, however, this discovery is thought to be a previously reported discharge, the owner or operator will have 30 days to investigate and submit supporting documentation or a DRF.”

10. B) Removal shall be initiated

within three days of discovery and completed within 30 days.

Per FAC 62-762.431(6), Incidents, “The removal of any release of regulated substances into secondary containment shall be initiated within three days of discovery and completed within 30 days of discovery.”