Underground storage tank update
- Steel Tank Inst., Northbrook, IL (US)
- Kent and O'Connor, Washington, DC (US)
Final Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations affecting underground storage tanks (USTs), effective December 22, 1988, were released in two parts. One covered technical requirements for UST systems, and the other presented requirements for authorization of state programs to enforce new federal regulations. In sum, the rules call for tougher new requirements for tanks installed after December 1988, and for a phased-in system of leak detection and leak prevention construction standards for existing tanks. Minimum requirements for leak detection, corrosion protection, and spill and overfill prevention are summarized. Along with the construction standards, the rules outline clean-up and closure requirements for tank operators. EPA estimates that about 12 states already have such programs in operation. Important deadlines for action are summarized.
- OSTI ID:
- 5482473
- Journal Information:
- Plant Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: Plant Engineering; (USA) Vol. 43:11; ISSN 0032-082X; ISSN PLENA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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422000 -- Engineering-- Mining & Underground Engineering-- (1980-)
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FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
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REGULATIONS
STORAGE
TANKS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE
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