The State of New Mexico has passed House Bill 81, which amends the definition of USTs and ASTs. Previously, the New Mexico Petroleum Storage Tanks General Provisions specifically exempted USTs and ASTs that were associated with emergency generator systems. House Bill 81 removed the emergency generator exemption so that the State’s regulations will be compliant …
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Storage Tanks has posted their new “Operator’s Annual Inspection Form” per Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations Chapter 17, Section 13(e). This inspection includes Cathodic Protection testing if system is due for testing, piping pressure tests, line leak detector tests, sensor functionality testing, ATG inspection, and physical …
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This is a reminder to owners of UST’s in Tennessee. The State has developed Draft Rules regarding UST Operator Training. Written comments must be received by the State no later than April 30, 2010.
This is a quick reminder to Pennsylvania UST Owners. By June 28, 2010, written instructions must be provided to Class C UST Operators. The purpose of the instructions is to provide instructions in the event of emergency conditions. Please contact TAIT with our form to the right for more information or assistance in creating your …
On February 20, 2010, the LDEQ UST Operator Training regulations became final. These new UST regulations are summarized in a UST Operator Training Flyer. LDEQ and contract inspectors are performing inspections and asking UST owners who their Class A and Class B UST Operators are for the facility being inspected. The Class A and …
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 states that EPA, in coordination with states, must develop training guidelines for three distinct classes of UST operators who operate and maintain federally regulated underground storage tank systems. States must ensure all three classes of operators are trained according to state-specific training requirements no later than August 8, 2012. …
Quick reminder to Owners of Underground Storage Tanks in the State of Iowa. The State has an early requirement that written basic operating instructions, emergency contact names and telephone numbers, and basic procedures specific to the facility be provided to the Class C operator by April 14, 2010. Here’s a memo from the State of …
USEPA has released an 8-page report provides a snapshot of national underground storage tank program activities during fiscal year 2009. The report contains information regarding: tank program highlights in 2009; advances in preventing releases; progress in cleaning up leaks; LUST Recovery Act; a look ahead for next year; and a letter to UST stakeholders. On …