California UST System Operator Practice Test

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Which tanks can use manual gauging if installed on or before April 11, 2016?

Tanks with 1,500 gallons or less
Tanks with 1,000 gallons or less
Tanks of any size if below a certain diameter
Tanks with only one wall

The correct answer is: Tanks with 1,000 gallons or less

Manual gauging is a permissible method for measuring the volume of fuel in underground storage tanks (USTs) under specific conditions outlined by regulations. For tanks that were installed on or before April 11, 2016, the size limit for manual gauging to be acceptable is pivotal in maintaining safety and operational integrity. Tanks with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or less are allowed to use manual gauging as a method of inventory control and leak detection. This size limit reflects the regulatory intent to minimize risk associated with smaller tanks, which might not warrant the same level of technological monitoring required for larger tanks. Smaller tanks are typically associated with lower volumes of stored product, which may lower the potential impact of a leak and make manual tests feasible and manageable. In contrast, tanks that exceed this size may be required to utilize more advanced methods of gauging and monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental protection protocols.