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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Public Hearing

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to vapor recovery certification and test procedures for underground and aboveground storage tanks including gasoline dispensing facility hose regulation.  CARB has sheduled a public hearing for September 22, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time.  Here are the public hearing details: September 22, 2011, 9:00 am California …

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Proposed UST Operator Training Regulations for Massachussetts

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has proposed emergency regulations creating an underground storage tank (UST) operator training program in accordance with provisions of the 2005 Energy Policy Act.  There are two scheduled public hearings scheduled for June 21 and June 23, 2011.   The period for accepting written comments will remain open …

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New Mexico Proposed PST Regulations

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New Mexico proposed regulations governing Petroleum Storage Tanks (PSTs).   Here is a good slideshow that was presented at the public hearings held in May.  The proposed final version should be available in June 2011.  Comments will be accepted after that or attend a public hearing expected to be in October 2011.

Proposed Amendments to Kentucky UST Rules

Kentucky / By

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Division of Waste Management has filed 22 proposed amendments to their UST regulations, 401 KAR Chapter 42, with the Legislative Research Commission.  The amendments affect all aspects of UST design, installation, operation, testing, financial assurance, investigation and corrective action related to underground storage tanks.  Additionally, new forms can are proposed at …

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New Inspection Handbook for New York State Petroleum Bulk Storage Systems

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has issued a new Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) Inspection Handbook, which establishes guidance for Division of Environmental Remediation (DER) staff on conducting an inspection at a PBS facility.  This handbook addresses inspections for both underground and aboveground storage tank systems at these PBS facilities.   This is a must have for …

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Illionis’ Draft UST Operator Training Rules Stakeholder Meeting

Illinois / By

TAIT participated today in the stakeholder’s conference call with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) to discuss the proposed UST operator training regulations.  Overall the consensus during the meeting was in favor of the proposed regulations.  The OSFM anticipates to publish the proposed operator training regulations to the Illinois Register within in 30–60 …

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Adoption of the Texas UST Operator Training Rules

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The Texas Commision on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)  has adopted Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules implementing UST operator training, as required by the federal 2005 Energy Policy Act.  The rules also clarify existing requirements in the areas of secondary contaiment, sumps, and corrosion protection.  The rules go into effect on March 17, 2011, and the deadling to be …

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Rhode Island’s Draft UST Operator Training Regulations

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Rhode Island has issued a notice of proposed regulations revisions and a public hearing affecting underground storage tanks (USTs).  The proposed regulations were created to add Section 8.22, as federally mandated by the 2005 Energy Policy Act, which outlines and mandates that an operator training program be implemented by each state.  The proposed regulations also …

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