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New Mexico Public Hearing on Proposed PST Regulations

As discussed in an earlier post, New Mexico PST regulations are being revised.  The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board is holding a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations including: General Provisions Registration of Tanks New and Upgraded Storage Tank Systems General Operating Requirements Release Detection Reporting and Investigation of …

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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Public Hearing

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

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

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

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

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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