California ICC UST Inspector Practice Exam

What is a requirement for Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) as a release detection method?

1. Monthly reporting of data

2. A tank integrity test every year

3. Annual results submitted to the agency

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: None of the above

Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) is a method used for release detection that analyzes inventory data to identify potential leaks in underground storage tanks. A key requirement of SIR is that it must be conducted frequently enough to ensure reliable results; however, the specific frequency and reporting requirements can differ significantly by regulatory framework and situation. For SIR, the focus is on ongoing monitoring rather than annual reporting or tests, which distinguishes it from options that suggest monthly reporting, annual results, or yearly tank integrity tests. The point of SIR is not tied to specific timelines for comprehensive reports to the regulatory agency or for internal evaluations. Therefore, the requirement varies, but none of the stipulated options directly address the core criterion for SIR, which is consistent and accurate inventory management with reconciled data per agreed-upon parameters. This leads to the conclusion that given the nature of SIR's requirements, it does not enforce any of the reporting or testing conditions mentioned in the other options, making "None of the above" the correct assessment.