Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which agency should be notified in the event of a spill from an underground fuel storage tank?

1. A local municipality

2. A property maintenance company

3. A specialized cleanup agency

4. The Ministry of Environment Spill Action Centre

5. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

6. The Canadian Environmental Agency

The correct answer is: The Ministry of Environment Spill Action Centre

The Ministry of Environment Spill Action Centre is the correct agency to notify in the event of a spill from an underground fuel storage tank because it is responsible for managing environmental emergencies, including spills of hazardous materials. This agency has the expertise, resources, and authority to ensure proper containment, cleanup, and reporting of spills, thus minimizing potential harm to the environment and public health. Other choices, such as local municipalities or property maintenance companies, may not have the specialized resources or authority to deal with hazardous spills effectively. A specialized cleanup agency might be involved in managing the cleanup but would typically act upon notifications from the Ministry. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) primarily oversees safety standards for fuel systems and may not directly handle spill incidents, while the Canadian Environmental Agency focuses on broader national environmental issues but does not specifically manage spill responses in the same manner as the Ministry of Environment.