This section addresses requirements for underground storage tanks. The expanded content provides more comprehensive descriptions of these requirements. It is important to note that some states' requirements for underground storage tanks are more stringent than those of the federal government.
If your facility stores chemicals, oil or other substances underground, then several aspects related to the underground storage tanks (USTs) are federally regulated. They include:
- Performance standards for new and existing USTs
- Required notifications in the event of a release
- Spill and overfill control
- Corrosion protection
- Recordkeeping and reporting
- Release detection
- Release response
- Release reporting and investigation
- Closure of USTs
Continue through this section to learn more about requirements associated with underground storage tanks.