Due to supply chain and contractor availability issues attributable to the Covid-19 pandemic, MassDEP has extended several UST regulatory deadlines. Deadline to conduct integrity testing of turbine, intermediate and dispenser sumps on or before October 13, 2021 has been extended until October 13, 2022. Spill Bucket testing must be conducted on or before October 13, 2022.
On Nov. 15, 2017, TCEQ commissioners approved publication of the proposed rules for petroleum storage tanks. The proposed rulemaking amends Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 334. This required rulemaking will incorporate necessary changes to 30 TAC Chapter 334 in accordance with the EPA’s 2015 revisions to the federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations …
After training Designated UST Operators (also known as DOs or DUSTOs) for over 9 years in a classroom setting, TAIT is now finished in the process of converting our classroom course to an online, self-paced course. This course is now available on our new website (https://tait.training/california/). Here is a preview: As required by the California State …
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Effective January 19, 2016, EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks will be located in the Ronald Reagan Building, which is part of the Federal Triangle Complex in Washington, D.C. EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) has moved from its Arlington, Virginia location to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The new address: Office …
Here are Some of the Significant Changes to 40 CFR part 280 The EPA’s 2015 Final Regulations for USTs changes certain portions of the 1988 underground storage tank technical regulation in 40 CFR part 280. The changes establish federal requirements that are similar to key portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In addition, EPA …
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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 …
New Hawaii UST regulations Program’s new UST rules went into effect on August 9, 2013 The State of Hawaii’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program’s new UST rules went into effect on August 9, 2013. Some of the changes are specified below, and many more are listed on the Summary of Changes. If you have any …