The Texas Commision on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has adopted Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules implementing UST operator training, as required by the federal 2005 Energy Policy Act. The rules also clarify existing requirements in the areas of secondary contaiment, sumps, and corrosion protection. The rules go into effect on March 17, 2011, and the deadling to be …
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The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has scheduled an Industry and Stakeholders Outreach Conference Call for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. The purpose of the call is to allow public participation and gain insight and questions from stakeholders with interest in UST operator training. If you would like more information, including …
Rhode Island has issued a notice of proposed regulations revisions and a public hearing affecting underground storage tanks (USTs). The proposed regulations were created to add Section 8.22, as federally mandated by the 2005 Energy Policy Act, which outlines and mandates that an operator training program be implemented by each state. The proposed regulations also …
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USEPA has released the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Flood Guide. The guide was written to help prepare for, prevent, or lessen the catastrophic effects and environmental harm that could occur as a result of flooded UST systems, as well as help return these UST systems to service as soon as possible. The guide provides information about …
The Ohio State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR), has filed new and rescinded rules related to the release prevention requirements applicable to owners and operators of underground storage tanks regulated under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 1301:7-9.
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) has issued a Notice of Public Review and Comment regarding Draft Underground Storage Tank Regulations. The public comment is open from January 3 to February 3, 2011. The draft regulations include requirements for UST operator training in Subchapter 11 — Operator Trainng.
As of December 16, 2010, the State of Maine is allowing for an additional 30 days of public comment on Chapter 693, UST Operator Training. It appears that the deadline for being certified as a UST operator in Maine will be extended to August 8, 2011. Update…The deadline for submitting comments on Maine’s UST Operator …
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EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks intends to issue guidance that would clarify EPA’s underground storage tank (UST) compatibility requirement as it applies to UST systems storing gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol and diesel containing an amount of biodiesel yet to be determined. EPA is soliciting comments on the proposed guidance on or before …
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The State of Texas has released proposed rules governing UST operator training. The proposed new Subchapter N requires the training of persons responsible for the on-site operation and maintenance of underground storage tank systems and makes other changes as necessary to clarify existing requirements in the areas of secondary contaiment, sumps, and corrosion protection. The …
We had previously reported a Public Hearing on Maine’s proposed rules governing UST operator training. Well, the State has another upcoming public hearing on October 7, 2010. The rules are open for public comment through 5:00 pm, October 18, 2010.