2015 Revised Underground Storage Tank Regulations We’ve been waiting for years for the update to finally be announced, and here it is: The requirements implemented on the effective date of the final UST regulation are those that either do not require significant education and outreach or apply to new installations, repairs, or releases. EPA is …
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Do you remember where you were 30 years ago this month when you received word that President Reagan signed amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)? Robert from PEI recaps UST regulation history: Subtitle I of those amendments specifically provided for regulation of underground storage tank (UST) systems. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks …
Looking for updates on the EPA UST Regulations? We expect to hear more later this year. Here is an article that explains more. Copied from: http://pcmala.org/2014/04/epa-pushes-back-final-regulation-on-usts-to-fall-2014/ TAIT’s 50 year experience with USTs and all fuel system related regulations and work can help answer many questions for you. Reach out to us for additional information. EPA Pushes Back …
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TAIT has a presence in or near many of the cities listed below. If you have questions about civil engineering and architecture, contact us today to learn more about TAIT’s services and ensuring your buildings and projects exceed expectations! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2014 EPA Releases Top 25 List of Cities with Most Energy …
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One thing that stood out to me in their five strategic initiatives was Protecting human health and the environment by enforcing laws and assuring compliance. This brings the upcoming underground storage tank regulations to mind. Though in the news and discussions throughout the industry for the past year and a half, the “rest of the …
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The EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy discussed the requested budget for 2015. Below are her remarks, and I bolded many statements regarding what money would be spent on, and what budgets were being cut. There is a very large focus on climate change – climate change and air quality $1.03 billion. Clean water and drinking water – …
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands Agriculture’s Exemptions and Exclusions from Clean Water Act Expanded by Proposal WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) today jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for …
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The EPA approved the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) to decommission Stage II Vapor Recovery. The final rule is available at http://www.regulations.gov Docket # EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0439. The effective date for this rule is 4/16/14. Should you have any questions, reach out to our Regulatory Affairs Manager, Brian Harmon. TAIT’s long history with fuel systems makes us …
TCEQ’s COMPLIANCE PUSH – UST OPERATOR TRAINING The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required AB UST Operator Training be completed by August 8, 2012. TAIT traveled across the state holding training courses, and still offers courses online or in the classroom for groups of 20+. The TCEQ has recently begun to send letters to over 10,000 UST …
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NACS “Future of Fuels” Report The newly released NACS “Future of Fuels” report offers an analysis of U.S. government projections through 2040. NACS is the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing. NACS researches and writes reports for the fuel retailing market. If you’re interested in Liquid Fuels, Renewable Fuels, Non-Liquid Fuels, Natural Gas, Propane, Electricity, Hydrogen, there …