Are you reviewing the 2015 Revised UST Regs to find out what applies to you?

I have been, and there is a lot to read! I found it extremely helpful to add page numbers to my table of contents for quick reference when going through the 468 page document, called the Prepublication version of the final UST regulations. I’m sharing those numbers with you, too! This should make finding what you are looking for even easier 🙂 Although the formatting doesn’t copy properly, it’s in the same order and I’ll put the page numbers (in parenthesis) and bold them so they stand out for you.

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Prepublication Version of the Final UST Regulations Table of Contents

I. General Information (6)

Does this Action Apply to Me? (6)

II. Authority (6)

III. Background (7)

A. Changes to the UST Regulations (7)

B. History of the UST Laws and Regulations (12)

C. Potential Impact of this Regulation (13)

D. EPA’s Process in Deciding Which Changes to Incorporate in the Regulations (15)

E. Implementation Timeframe (17)

IV. Revisions to the Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tank Systems (19)

A. Establishing Federal Requirements for Operator Training and Secondary Containment (20)

1. Operator Training (20)

2. Secondary Containment (30)

B. Additional Requirements for Operation and Maintenance (39)

1. Walkthrough Inspections (40)

2. Spill Prevention Equipment Tests (46)

3. Overfill Prevention Equipment Inspections (51)

4. Secondary Containment Tests (55)

5. Release Detection Equipment Tests (62)

C. Addressing Deferrals (68)

1. UST Systems Storing Fuel Solely for Use by Emergency Power Generators – Require Release Detection (69)

2. Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems and UST Systems with Field-Constructed Tanks (74)

3. Wastewater Treatment Tank Systems that Are Not Part of a Wastewater Treatment Facility Regulated Under Sections 402 or 307(b) of the Clean Water Act (125)

4. USTs Containing Radioactive Material and Emergency Generator UST Systems at Nuclear Power Generation Facilities Regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( )

D. Other Changes (133)

1. Changes to Overfill Prevention Equipment Requirements (134)

2. Internal Linings that Fail the Periodic Lining Inspection and Cannot Be Repaired (136)

3. Notification (138)

4. Compatibility (142)

5. Improving Repairs (153)

6. Vapor Monitoring and Groundwater Monitoring (157)

7. Interstitial Monitoring Results, Including Interstitial Alarms, Under Subpart E (163)

E. General Updates (168)

1. Incorporate Newer Technologies (168)

2. Updates to Codes of Practice Listed in the UST Regulation (178)

3. Updates to Remove Old Upgrade and Implementation Deadlines (182)

4. Editorial Corrections and Technical Amendments (184)

F. Alternative Options EPA Considered (188)

V. Updates to State Program Approval Requirements (194)

VI. Overview of Estimated Costs and Benefits (211)

VII. Statutory and Executive Orders (212)

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Overview and Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review (212)

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (212)

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (214)

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (215)

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism (217)

F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (217)

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (219)

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (221)

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (223)

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (223)

K. Congressional Review Act (225)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

After the EPA’s explanation of considerations and decisions about the changes (p. 5-225), the regulations follow. As I note those changes, I will add them here.