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July 15, 2015 (comments: 0)

2015 Revised Underground Storage Tank Regulations

As many of you are aware, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 22 issued final underground storage tank system testing and inspection regulations, marking the first significant revision to the regulations since they were issued in 1988 (notwithstanding the 1998 upgrade regulations). In issuing the rule, EPA said the revised requirements include: adding secondary containment requirements for new and replaced tanks and piping; adding operator training requirements (currently in widespread implementation based on the 2005 Energy Act requirements and state implementation); adding periodic operation and maintenance requirements for UST systems; removing past deferrals for emergency generator tanks, airport hydrant systems, and field-constructed tanks; adding new release prevention and detection technologies; updating codes of practice; and updating state program approval requirements to incorporate these new changes.

Tagged under: Compliance, EPA, Facility Compliance, Regulations, State Regulations, tank regulations, underground storage tank, Underground Storage Tank Regulations, underground storage tanks, UST, UST Compliance, UST Regulations, UST Rules

February 17, 2012 (comments: 0)

Rhode Island Single-Walled UST systems Removal Deadline

Owners or of a single-walled UST system in Rhode Island, should be aware that a deadline for permanent closure of these systems may apply to their facility, depending on date of install.

Tagged under: Regulations, Rhode Island, single wall tanks, Underground storage tanks, UST removals

February 14, 2012 (comments: 0)

EPA Strengthening 1988 Regulations

Are you aware that the first time since federal regulations regarding underground storage tanks (USTs) were first promulgated in 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant changes and additions to these regulations? The proposed rulemaking includes new requirements for USTs primarily focusing on proper operation and maintenance, training, additional release detection requirements and testing of secondary systems and spill prevention.

Tagged under: EPA, gas station tanks, petroleum, Regulations, tank regulations, underground storage tanks, UST Compliance

January 9, 2012 (comments: 0)

Northeastern US States move forward with Phase-out of Stage II Vapor Recovery

If your gasoline dispensing facility is subject to Stage II Vapor Recovery regulations, the remaining days for your Stage II vapor recovery system may be numbered. As you may have read or heard, some states have already changed their regulations to eliminate the requirement for Stage II Vapor Recovery.

Tagged under: Decommissioning, Regulations, Stage II Vapor Recovery

January 3, 2012 (comments: 0)