USEPA has released the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Flood Guide. The guide was written to help prepare for, prevent, or lessen the catastrophic effects and environmental harm that could occur as a result of flooded UST systems, as well as help return these UST systems to service as soon as possible. The guide provides information about …
The Ohio State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR), has filed new and rescinded rules related to the release prevention requirements applicable to owners and operators of underground storage tanks regulated under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 1301:7-9.
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) has issued a Notice of Public Review and Comment regarding Draft Underground Storage Tank Regulations. The public comment is open from January 3 to February 3, 2011. The draft regulations include requirements for UST operator training in Subchapter 11 — Operator Trainng.
As of December 16, 2010, the State of Maine is allowing for an additional 30 days of public comment on Chapter 693, UST Operator Training. It appears that the deadline for being certified as a UST operator in Maine will be extended to August 8, 2011. Update…The deadline for submitting comments on Maine’s UST Operator …
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EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks intends to issue guidance that would clarify EPA’s underground storage tank (UST) compatibility requirement as it applies to UST systems storing gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol and diesel containing an amount of biodiesel yet to be determined. EPA is soliciting comments on the proposed guidance on or before …
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The State of Texas has released proposed rules governing UST operator training. The proposed new Subchapter N requires the training of persons responsible for the on-site operation and maintenance of underground storage tank systems and makes other changes as necessary to clarify existing requirements in the areas of secondary contaiment, sumps, and corrosion protection. The …
We had previously reported a Public Hearing on Maine’s proposed rules governing UST operator training. Well, the State has another upcoming public hearing on October 7, 2010. The rules are open for public comment through 5:00 pm, October 18, 2010.
Tennessee’s UST Operator Training Program is administered by the Environment and Conservation Agency/Board/Commission in the Underground Storage Tanks Division. The State of Tennessee is very proactive in educating tank owners and now has an active website for UST operator training. The State requires every UST system to have a trained operator by August 8, 2012. …
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California EPA has released a Guidance Document covering specific requirements for alternative fuels storage, handling and use in California. The document contains requirements for SWRCB, CARB and the State Fire Marshal regarding E15 to E85, B5 to B100, CNG, LNG, LPG and others. If you have an existing this guidance document can help you identify the …
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The EPA upgrade deadline is January 10th, 2011 for all Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in the United States. The requirements will help reduce gasoline vapors release into the air during delivery and fueling activities at the station. Here is a summary of the regulation and details of the requirements for your location. If you have any …
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