The Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau is passing along vital information from EPA to tank owners/operators on preparation and recovery for petroleum storage tanks (USTs and ASTs) in the event of a wildfire. The PSTB has developed a wildfire guide for New Mexico PST operator and owners.
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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The TFFA Texas course has been remodeled! Shortest TCEQ approved Texas course offered for AB Operator training! Eye appealing, direct, and easy to follow information. Click on the button below OR visit texas.ustcourse.com to get started!
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 …
PEI is the leading authority for fuel and fluid handling equipment. PEI’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Inspection and Maintenance Committee met earlier this month and acted on 98 public comments offered to update PEI’s Recommended Practices for the Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems (PEI/RP900) Many of the comments were accepted in one form …
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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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 …