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RCRA/UST, superfund, and EPCRA hotline training module. Introduction to: RCRA subtitle I. Underground storage tanks (40 cfr part 280). Updated as of July 1996

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:432690
This module explains the Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Program established in 1988, that includes technical requirements to prevent, protect, and clean up releases from Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), as well as financial responsibility requirements to guarantee that UST owners and operators have enough money set aside to clean up releases and compensate third parties. Describes the Universe of USTs and the technical and financial requirements that apply to them. Defines underground storage tank and provides criteria for determining which USTs are subject to regulation. Discusses deadlines for upgrading tanks and the closure and corrective action requirements.
Research Organization:
Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Inc., Bethesda, MD (United States)
OSTI ID:
432690
Report Number(s):
PB--96-211727/XAB; CNN: Contract EPA-68-W6-0016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English