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United States Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste And Emergency Response 5401G EPA 510-B-00-008 August 2000 www.epa.gov Operating And Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems Practical Help And Checklists Printed on Recycled Paper ---PAGE BREAK--- DISCLAIMER This document provides information on operating and maintaining underground storage tank (UST) systems. The document is not a substitute for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations nor is it a regulation itself — it does not impose legally binding requirements. For regulatory requirements regarding UST systems, refer to the Federal regulations governing UST systems (40 CFR Part 280). Contents How to Use This Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 1 — Identifying The Equipment At Your UST Facility . . . 3 Section 2 — Release Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section 3 — Suspected Or Confirmed Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Section 4 — Spill And Overfill Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Section 5 — Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Section 6 — Frequent Walk-Through Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Section 7 — For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 1 Key Terms Used In This Booklet An UST is an underground storage tank and underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10 percent of its combined volume underground. The federal regulations apply only to USTs storing petroleum or certain hazardous substances. O&M stands for operation and maintenance procedures that must be followed to keep USTs from causing leaks and creating costly cleanups. How To Use This Booklet Who should read this booklet? This booklet is for owners and operators of underground storage tank systems (USTs). You are responsible for making sure your USTs do not leak. This booklet can help you meet your UST responsibilities. What can this booklet help you do? # Identify and understand the operation and maintenance (O&M) procedures you need to follow routinely to make sure your USTs don’t have leaks that damage the environment or endanger human health. # Identify good O&M procedures you can use to avoid cleanup costs and liability concerns. # Maintain useful records of your O&M. Your UST system is “new” or “upgraded” — is that enough? Being “new” or “upgraded” is not enough. New and upgraded USTs are made of a complex collection of mechanical and electronic devices that can fail under certain conditions. These failures can be prevented or quickly detected by following routine O&M procedures. Having a new or upgraded UST system is a good start, but the system must be properly operated and continuously maintained to ensure that leaks are avoided or quickly detected. What should you do with each section of this booklet? Read through each section carefully and use the checklists to help you establish clear O&M procedures. By identifying and understanding the O&M tasks you need to perform routinely, you will ensure timely repair or replacement of components when problems are identified. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 2 Want to help improve this O&M Manual? We want to continually improve this O&M Manual with your help! Send us your feedback. Let us know if you find any errors, think something needs to be added or deleted, or have suggestions on format or checklist changes. # Send feedback by e-mail to [EMAIL REDACTED] # Send feedback by regular mail to OUST Outreach O&M, Mail Code 5401G, 1200 Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 # Or phone your feedback to our Hotline at 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. How can you use the following checklists effectively? This booklet’s pages are 3-hole punched and unbound so you can put all the materials in a handy 3-ring binder. You can easily remove any of the following checklists from the binder, reproduce them, and then fill them out. You can select the specific mix of checklists that matches your UST facility. Once you have your select group of checklists together, make several copies that you can fill out periodically over time. In this way you can keep track of your O&M activities and know that you’ve done what was necessary to keep your UST site safe and clean, avoiding any threats to the environment or nearby people as a result of costly and dangerous UST releases. Use this booklet often — effective O&M requires constant vigilance. Note: This booklet describes quality O&M practices put together by a work group of State and Federal environmental regulators. This booklet is not a federal regulation nor legally binding, but it does provide useful information on effective O&M procedures. You should check with your State UST program for information on any additional or different O&M practices that may be required in your State. See Section 7 for contact information. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 3 Section 1 — Identifying The Equipment At Your UST Facility Determine what UST equipment you have at your facility by completing the checklist below. Note that each part of the checklist below refers you to the appropriate section of this O&M booklet for relevant information. After you have identified your equipment, proceed to the following sections to identify the O&M actions necessary for your specific UST system. General Facility Information (optional) Facility Name Facility ID # Release Detection (See Section 2 for information on release detection) A. Release Detection for Tanks Check at least one for each tank: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 Automatic Tank Gauging System Interstitial Monitoring (with secondary containment) Groundwater Monitoring Vapor Monitoring Inventory Control and Tank Tightness Testing (TTT)* Manual Tank Gauging Only Manual Tank Gauging and Tank Tightness Testing Other Release Detection Method, such as SIR (please specify) * Allowed only for 10 years after upgrading or installing tank with corrosion protection. TTT required every 5 years. Allowed only for tanks of 1,000 gallon capacity or less. Allowed only for tanks of 2,000 gallon capacity or less and only for 10 years after upgrading or installing tank with corrosion protection. TTT required every 5 years. B. Release Detection for Pressurized Piping Check at least one from A & B for each tank’s piping: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 A (Autom atic Line Leak Detectors) Automatic Flow Restrictor Automatic Shutoff Device Continuous Alarm B Annual Line Tightness Test Monitoring* * Monitoring for piping includes Interstitial Monitoring, Vapor Monitoring, Groundwater Monitoring, and other accepted methods (such as SIR and Electronic Line Leak Detectors) C. Release Detection for Suction Piping Check at least one for each tank’s piping: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 Line Tightness Testing Every Three Years Monitoring* No Release Detection Required For “Safe Suction” * Monitoring for piping includes Interstitial Monitoring, Vapor Monitoring, Groundwater Monitoring, and SIR No release detection required only if it can be verified that you have a “safe suction” piping system with the following characteristics: 1) Only one check valve per line located directly below the dispenser; 2) Piping sloping back to the tank; and 3) System must operate under atmospheric pressure. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 4 Spill and Overfill Protection (See Section 4 for more information) Check for each tank: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 Spill Catchment Basin/ Spill Bucket Check at least one overfill device for each tank: Automatic Shutoff Device Overfill Alarm Ball Float Valve Corrosion Protection (See Section 5 for more information) A. Corrosion Protection for Tanks Check at least one for each tank: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 Coated and Cathodically Protected Steel Noncorrodible Material (such as Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) Steel Jacketed or Clad with Noncorrodible Material Cathodically Protected Noncoated Steel* Internally Lined Tank* Cathodically Protected Noncoated Steel and Internally Lined Tank* Other Method Used to Achieve Corrosion Protection (please specify): * These options may be used only for tanks installed before December 22, 1988. B. Corrosion Protection for Piping Check at least one for each: Tank #1 Tank #2 Tank #3 Tank #4 Coated and Cathodically Protected Steel Noncorrodible Material (such as Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or Flexible Plastic) Cathodically Protected Noncoated Metal* Other Method Used to Achieve Corrosion Protection (please specify): * This option may be used only for piping installed before December 22, 1988. Any problems filling out this checklist? If you have trouble filling out this checklist or any following checklist, remember these sources of assistance you can contact: # Your UST contractor, the vendor of your equipment, and the manufacturer of your UST equipment should be ready to help you. Look through your records for contact information. You may also want to use some of the industry contacts and other contact information provided in Section 7. # Your State regulatory agency may be able to help you identify equipment or sources of information about your UST equipment. You should, in any event, make yourself aware of any ways in which your State may have additional or different O&M procedures than those presented in this booklet. See Section 7 for State agency contacts. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  Section 2 — Release Detection What Is Release Detection? You must be able to determine at least every 30 days whether or not your tank and piping are leaking by using proper release detection methods. Your release detection method must be able to detect a release from any portion of the tank and connected underground piping that routinely contains product. Release detection must be installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do You Know If Your Release Detection Is “Certified” To Work At Your UST Site? Release detection must meet specific performance requirements. You should have documentation from the manufacturer, vendor, or installer of your release detection equipment showing certification that it can meet performance requirements. Some vendors or manufacturers supply their own certification, but more often an impartial “third party” is paid to test the release detection equipment and certify that performance requirements are met. An independent workgroup of release detection experts periodically evaluates all third-party certifications, thus providing a free and reliable list of evaluations of third-party certifications for various release detection equipment. Frequently updated, this list is available on the Internet at (the publication’s title is List Of Leak Detection Evaluations For Underground Storage Tank Systems). If you can’t find the certification anywhere, contact your State regulatory agency (see Section 7 for contacts). By checking the certification, you may discover the method you use has not been approved for use with the type of tank or piping you have or the type of product being stored. For example, you may learn from the certification that your method won’t work with manifolded tanks, certain products, high throughput, or with certain tank sizes. That’s why you need to make sure your release detection method has clear certification that it will work effectively at your site with its specific characteristics. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  How Can You Make Sure Your Leak Detection Method Is Working At Your UST Site? If you don’t understand your O&M responsibilities and don’t know what O&M tasks you must routinely perform, you may allow your UST site to become contaminated — then you will face cleanup costs and associated problems. To avoid these problems use the checklists on the following pages that describe each type of leak detection method, discuss actions necessary for proper O&M, and note the records you should keep. Locate the methods of release detection you are using at your facility, review these pages, and periodically complete the checklist. You might want to copy a page first and periodically fill out copies later. If you have questions about your release detection system, review your owner’s manual or call the vendor of your system. Your state or local regulatory agency may be able to provide assistance as well. You will find leak detection recordkeeping forms in the following pages of this Section. Keeping these records increases the likelihood that you are conducting good O&M and providing effective release detection at your UST site. For example, see page 20 for a “30-Day Release Detection Monitoring Record.” If you ever suspect or confirm a leak, refer to Section 3. Never ignore leak detection alarms or failed leak detection tests. Treat them as potential leaks! ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) Systems (for tanks only) Description Of Release Detection An automatic tank gauging (ATG) system consists of a probe permanently installed in a tank and wired to a monitor to provide information on product level and temperature. ATG systems automatically calculate the changes in product volume that can indicate a leaking tank. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your ATG system is certified for the types of tanks and stored contents on which the ATG system is used. Most manufacturers have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the manufacturer provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Use your ATG system to test for leaks at least every 30 days. Most systems are already programmed by the installer to run a leak test periodically. If your system is not programmed to automatically conduct the leak test, refer to your ATG system manual to identify which buttons to push to conduct the leak test. Testing more often than can catch leaks sooner and reduce cleanup costs and problems. t Make sure that the amount of product in your tank is sufficient to run the ATG leak test. The tank must contain a minimum amount of product to perform a valid leak detection test. One source for determining that minimum amount is the certification for your leak detection equipment (as discussed above). t Frequently test your ATG system according to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is working properly. Don’t assume that your release detection system is working and never needs checking. Read your owner’s manual, run the appropriate tests, and see if your ATG system is set up and working properly. Most ATG systems have a “test” or “self-diagnosis” mode that can easily and routinely run these checks. t If your ATG ever fails a test or indicates a release, see Section 3 of this booklet for information on what to do next. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your ATG, service all the ATG system components according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Tank probes and other components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t Check your ATG system owner’s manual often to answer questions and to make sure you know the ATG’s operation and maintenance procedures. Call the ATG manufacturer or vendor for a copy of the owner’s manual if you don’t have one. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your ATG system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  Secondary Containment With Interstitial Monitoring (for tanks & piping) Description Of Release Detection Secondary containment is a barrier between the portion of an UST system that contains product and the outside environment. Examples of secondary containment include an outer tank or piping wall, an excavation liner, and a bladder inside an UST. The area between the inner and outer barriers — called the interstitial space — is monitored manually or automatically for evidence of a leak. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your interstitial monitoring equipment and any probes are certified for the types of tanks, piping, and stored contents on which the release detection system is used. Most manufacturers have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the manufacturer provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Use your release detection system to test for leaks at least every 30 days. Testing more often than can catch leaks sooner and reduce cleanup costs and problems. t Frequently test your release detection system according to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is working properly. Don’t assume that your release detection system is working and never needs checking. Read your owner’s manual, run the appropriate tests, and see if your system is set up and working properly. Some interstitial monitoring systems have a “test” or “self-diagnosis” mode that can easily and routinely run these checks. t If your interstitial monitoring ever fails a test or indicates a release, see Section 3 of this booklet for information on what to do next. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your release detection system, service all the system components according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Tank probes and other components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t Keep interstitial monitoring access ports clearly marked and secured. t Check your interstitial monitoring system owner’s manual often to answer questions and to make sure you know the system’s O&M procedures. Call the system’s vendor or manufacturer for a copy of the owner’s manual if you don’t have one. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) (for tanks & piping) Description Of Release Detection SIR is a method in which a trained professional uses sophisticated computer software to conduct a statistical analysis of inventory, delivery, and dispensing data. You must supply the professional with data every month. The result of the analysis may be PASS, INCONCLUSIVE, or FAIL. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your SIR vendor’s methodology is certified for the types of tanks, piping, and product on which you use SIR. Most vendors have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the vendor provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Supply daily inventory data to your SIR vendor at least every 30 days. The vendor will provide you with your leak detection results after the statistical analysis is completed. t See Section 3 of this manual if your UST system fails a leak test. t If you receive an “inconclusive” result, you must work with your SIR vendor to correct the problem and document the results of the investigation. An inconclusive result means that you have not performed leak detection for that month. If you cannot resolve the problem, treat the inconclusive result as a suspected release and refer to Section 3. t If you use an ATG system to gather data for the SIR vendor, periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your ATG, service all the ATG system components according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Tank probes and other components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. Do this according to manufacturer’s instructions. See the checklist for ATG systems on page 7. t If you stick your tank to gather data for the SIR vendor, make sure your stick can measure to one-eighth of an inch and can measure the level of product over the full range of the tank’s height. You should check your measuring stick periodically to make sure that you can read the markings and numbers and that the bottom of the stick is not worn. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your SIR tests for at least 1 year. Unless you are keeping records of the 30-day release detection results and maintaining those records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all vendor performance claims for at least 5 years. This includes the certification of the SIR method discussed above. t If you use an ATG system, keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep the records of investigations conducted as a result of any monitoring conclusion of “Inconclusive” or “Fail” for at least 1 year. This may include the results of a tightness test performed during the investigation or a re-evaluation based on corrected delivery or dispenser data. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Vapor Monitoring (for tanks & piping) Description Of Release Detection Vapor monitoring measures product vapors in the soil at the UST site to check for a leak. A site assessment must determine the number and placement of monitoring wells that make sure a release is detected. NOTE: vapor monitors will not work well with substances that do not easily vaporize (such as diesel fuel). Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your vapor monitoring equipment is certified for the types of stored contents on which the release detection system is used. Most manufacturers have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the manufacturer provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Use your release detection system to test for leaks at least every 30 days. Testing more often than can catch leaks sooner and reduce cleanup costs and problems. Be sure you check all of your vapor monitoring wells. t See Section 3 of this manual if your UST system fails a leak test. t Frequently test your release detection system according to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is working properly. Don’t assume that your release detection system is working and never needs checking. Some electronic vapor monitoring systems have a “test” or “self-diagnosis” mode. If you have components (such as monitoring equipment, probes or sensors) for your vapor monitoring system, read your manual and test your equipment to see if it is working properly. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your release detection system, service all the system components according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Probes and other components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t Keep your vapor monitoring wells clearly marked and secured. t Check your vapor monitoring system owner’s manual often to answer questions and to make sure you know the system’s operation and maintenance procedures. Call the system’s vendor or manufacturer for a copy of the owner’s manual if you don’t have one. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Groundwater Monitoring (for tanks & piping) Description Of Release Detection Groundwater monitoring looks for the presence of liquid product floating on the groundwater at the UST site. A site assessment must determine the number and placement of monitoring wells that make sure a release is detected. NOTE: this method cannot be used at sites where groundwater is more than 20 feet below the surface. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure any automated groundwater monitoring equipment is certified for the types of stored contents on which the release detection system is used. Most manufacturers have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the manufacturer provide them to you. (Manual devices such as bailers are not generally certified.) Perform These O&M Actions t Use your release detection system to test for leaks at least every 30 days. Testing more often than can catch leaks sooner and reduce cleanup costs and problems. Be sure you check all of your groundwater monitoring wells. t See Section 3 of this manual if your UST system fails a leak test. t Frequently test your automated release detection system according to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is working properly. Don’t assume that your release detection system is working and never needs checking. Some electronic groundwater monitoring systems have a “test” or “self-diagnosis” mode. If you have components (such as monitoring equipment, probes or sensors) for your vapor monitoring system, read your manual and test your equipment to see if it is working properly. Manual devices should be periodically checked to make sure they are working properly. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your release detection system, service all the system components according to the manufacturer’s service instructions. Probes and other components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t Keep your groundwater monitoring wells clearly marked and secured. t Check your groundwater monitoring system owner’s manual often to answer questions and to make sure you know the system’s operation and maintenance procedures. Call the system’s vendor or manufacturer for a copy of the owner’s manual if you don’t have one. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Inventory Control And Tank Tightness Testing (for tanks only) Description Of Release Detection This temporary method combines inventory control with periodic tank tightness testing. Inventory control involves taking measurements of tank contents and recording the amount of product pumped each operating day, measuring and recording tank deliveries, and reconciling all this data at least once a month. This combined method also includes tightness testing, a sophisticated test performed by trained professionals. NOTE: This combination method can only be used temporarily for up to 10 years after installing a new UST or for up to 10 years after your tank meets the corrosion protection requirements. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your tank tightness testing is certified for the types of tanks and stored contents on which the tightness test is used. Most tightness test methods are certified by a third party to verify that they meet specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the tightness tester provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Take inventory readings and record the numbers at least each day that product is added to or taken out of the tank. You may want to use the “Daily Inventory Worksheet” provided for you on the next page. t Reconcile the fuel deliveries with delivery receipts by taking inventory readings before and after each delivery. Record these readings on a “Daily Inventory Worksheet” (see next page). t Reconcile all your data at least every 30 days. Use a Inventory Record” (see page 14 for an example). t Have a tank tightness test conducted at least every 5 years. This testing needs to be conducted by a professional trained in performing tank tightness testing. t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails a tightness test or if fails two consecutive months of inventory control. t Ensure that your measuring stick can measure to the nearest one-eighth inch and can measure the level of product over the full range of the tank’s height. You should check your measuring stick periodically to make sure that you can read the markings and numbers and that the bottom of the stick is not worn. t Ensure that your product dispenser is calibrated according to local standards or to an accuracy of 6 cubic inches for every 5 gallons of product withdrawn. t Measure the water in your tank to the nearest one-eighth inch at least once a month and record the results on the reconciliation sheet. You can use a paste that changes color when it comes into contact with water. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep the results of your most recent tightness test. t Keep all certification and performance claims for tank tightness test performed at your UST site for at least 5 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 DAILY INVENTORY WORKSHEET FACILITY NAME: YOUR NAME: DATE: TANK IDENTIFICATION Type of Fuel Tank Size in Gallons END STICK INCHES AMOUNT PUMPED




Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading Totalizer Reading TODAY'S SUM OF TOTALIZERS Previous Day's Sum of Totalizers AMOUNT PUMPED TODAY DELIVERY RECORD




Inches of Fuel Before Delivery Gallons of Fuel Before Delivery (from tank chart) Inches of Fuel After Delivery Gallons of Fuel After Delivery (from tank chart) GALLONS DELIVERED (STICK) [Gallons "After"  Gallons "Before"] GROSS GALLONS DELIVERED (RECEIPT) ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 INVENTORY RECORD MONTH/YEAR TANK IDENTIFICATION & TYPE OF FACILITY DATE OF WATER CHECK: LEVEL OF WATER (INCHES):______ DATE START STICK INVENTORY (GALLONS) GALLONS DELIVERED GALLONS PUMPED BOOK INVENTORY (GALLONS) END STICK INVENTORY (INCHES) (GALLONS) DAILY OVER OR SHORT ["End"  "Book"] INITIALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL GALLONS PUMPED > TOTAL GALLONS OVER OR SHORT > LEAK CHECK: Compare these numbers Drop the last two digits from the TOTAL GALLONS PUMPED number and enter here: + 130 = gallons Is the "TOTAL GALLONS OVER OR SHORT" LARGER than "LEAK CHECK" result? YES NO (circle one) If your answer is "YES" for 2 MONTHS IN A ROW, notify the regulatory agency as soon as possible. KEEP THIS PIECE OF PAPER ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Manual Tank Gauging (for tanks 1,000 gallons or less only) Description Of Release Detection This method may be used only for tanks of 1,000 gallons or less capacity meeting certain requirements. These requirements (tank size, tank dimension, and test time) are found in the manual tank gauging record on the next page. Manual tank gauging involves taking your tank out of service for the testing period (at least 36 hours) each week, during which the contents of the tank are measured twice at the beginning and twice at the end of the test period. The measurements are then compared to weekly and standards to determine if the tank is tight. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method None required. Perform These O&M Actions t Once a week, record two inventory readings at the beginning of the test, allow the tank to sit undisturbed for the time specified in the “Manual Tank Gauging Record” on the next page, and record two inventory readings at the end of the test (use any form comparable to the one on the following page). t Reconcile the numbers weekly and record them on a “Manual Tank Gauging Record” (see the next page). t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails the weekly standard. t At the end of 4 weeks, reconcile your records for the standard and record the result on a “Manual Tank Gauging Record” (see the next page). t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails the standard. t Ensure that your measuring stick can measure to the nearest one- eighth inch and can measure the level of product over the full range of the tank’s height. You should check your measuring stick periodically to make sure that you can read the markings and numbers and that the bottom of the stick is not worn. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep your manual tank gauging records for at least 1 year. Unless you are recording actual release detection results weekly and at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. ---PAGE BREAK--- MANUAL TANK GAUGING RECORD MONTH YEAR TANK IDENTIFICATION: PERSON COMPLETING Circle your tank size, test duration, and standards in the table below: FACILITY Tank Size Minimum Duration Of Test Weekly Standard (1 test) Standard (4-test average) Compare your weekly readings and the average of the 4 weekly readings with the standards shown in the table on the left. If the calculated change exceeds the weekly standard, the UST may be leaking. Also, the average of the 4 weekly test results must be compared to the standard in the same way. If either the weekly or standards have been exceeded, the UST may be leaking. As soon as possible, call your implementing agency to report the suspected leak and get further instructions. up to 550 gallons 36 hours 10 gallons 5 gallons 551-1,000 gallons (when tank diameter is 64") 44 hours 9 gallons 4 gallons 551-1,000 gallons (when tank diameter is 48") 58 hours 12 gallons 6 gallons 551-1,000 gallons (also requires periodic tank tightness testing) 36 hours 13 gallons 7 gallons 1,001-2,000 gallons (also requires periodic tank tightness testing) 36 hours 26 gallons 13 gallons Start Test (month, day, and time) First Initial Stick Reading Second Initial Stick Reading Average Initial Reading Initial Gallons (convert inches to gallons) End Test (month, day, and time) First End Stick Reading Second End Stick Reading Average End Reading End Gallons (convert inches to gallons) Change In Tank Volume In Gallons + or [a—b] Tank Passes Test (circle YES or NO) Date: Time: AM/PM Date: Time: AM/PM Y N Date: Time: AM/PM Date: Time: AM/PM Y N Date: Time: AM/PM Date: Time: AM/PM Y N Date: Time: AM/PM Date: Time: AM/PM Y N KEEP THIS PIECE OF PAPER ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR To see how close you are to the standard, divide the sum of the 4 weekly readings by 4 and enter result here > Y N $QG 867 ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Manual Tank Gauging And Tank Tightness Testing (for tanks 2,000 gallons or less only) Description Of Release Detection This temporary method combines manual tank gauging with periodic tank tightness testing. It may be used only for tanks of 2,000 gallons or less capacity. Manual tank gauging involves taking your tank out of service for the testing period (at least 36 hours) each week, during which the contents of the tank are measured twice at the beginning and twice at the end of the test period. The measurements are then compared to weekly and standards to determine if the tank is tight. This combined method also includes tightness testing, a sophisticated test performed by trained professionals. NOTE: This combination method can only be used temporarily for up to ten years after installing a new UST or for up to 10 years after your tank meets the corrosion protection requirements. Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your tank tightness testing is certified for the types of tanks and stored contents on which the tightness test is used. Most tightness test methods are certified by a third party to verify that they meet specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the tightness tester provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Once a week, record two inventory readings at the beginning of the test, allow the tank to sit undisturbed for the time specified in the “Manual Tank Gauging Record” on page 16, and record two inventory readings at the end of the test (use any form comparable to the one on page 16). t Reconcile the numbers weekly and record them on a “Manual Tank Gauging Record” (see page 16). t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails the weekly standard. t At the end of 4 weeks, reconcile your records for the standard and record the result on a “Manual Tank Gauging Record” (see page 16). t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails the standard. t Conduct a tank tightness test at least every 5 years. This testing needs to be conducted by a professional trained in performing tank tightness testing. t See Section 3 of this manual if your tank fails the tightness test. t Ensure that your measuring stick can measure to the nearest one-eighth inch and can measure the level of product over the full range of the tank’s height. You should check your measuring stick periodically to make sure that you can read the markings and numbers and that the bottom of the stick is not worn. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep your manual tank gauging records for at least 1 year. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least weekly and every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep the results of your most recent tightness test. t Keep all certification and performance claims for tank tightness test performed at your UST site for at least 5 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Automatic Line Leak Detection (for pressurized piping only) Description Of Release Detection Automatic line leak detectors (LLDs) are designed to detect a catastrophic release from pressurized piping. Automatic LLDs must be designed to detect a leak at least as small as 3 gallons per hour at a line pressure of 10 psi within 1 hour. When a leak is detected, automatic LLDs must shut off the product flow, restrict the product flow, or trigger an audible or visual alarm. NOTE: Automatic LLDs need to be installed and operated as close as possible to the tank (LLDs are designed to detect a leak and restrict flow only between the detector and the dispenser). Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your release detection equipment is certified for the types of piping and stored contents on which the release detection system is used. Most manufacturers have their leak detection devices tested and certified by a third party to verify that their equipment meets specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the manufacturer provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t Frequently test your automatic LLDs according to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is working properly. Don’t assume that your release detection system is working and never needs checking. Some monitoring systems have a “test” or “self-diagnosis” mode. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your release detection system, service all the system components according to the manufacturers’ service instructions. Components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t See Section 3 of this manual if your LLD detects a leak. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t For at least a year, keep the annual test that demonstrates that the LLD is functioning properly. t If used for monitoring, keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment system may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t Keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your release detection equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  Line Tightness Testing (for piping only) Description Of Release Detection This method uses a periodic line tightness test to determine if your piping is leaking. Tightness testing can be performed by either a trained professional or by using a permanently installed electronic system (sometimes connected to an automatic tank gauging system). Have Certification For Your Release Detection Method t Make sure your line tightness testing or permanently installed electronic system is certified for the types of piping and stored contents on which the release detection system is used. Most tightness test methods and release detection equipment have been tested and certified by a third party to verify that the equipment or services meet specific performance requirements set by regulatory agencies. If you don't have certified performance claims, have the tightness tester or equipment manufacturer provide them to you. Perform These O&M Actions t If line tightness testing is used for pressurized piping, the test must be conducted at least annually. t If line tightness testing is used for suction piping, the test must be conducted at least every three years. “Safe suction” piping as described at the bottom of page 3 may not need release detection testing. t This tightness testing must be conducted by a professional trained in performing line tightness testing or by using a permanently installed electronic system. t See Section 3 of this manual if your piping fails the tightness test or if the electronic system indicates a leak. t Periodically have a qualified UST contractor, such as the vendor who installed your release detection system, service all the system components according to the manufacturers’ service instructions. Components can wear out and must be checked periodically. Many vendors recommend or require this maintenance activity at least annually. t Make sure employees who run, monitor, or maintain the release detection system know exactly what they have to do and to whom to report problems. Develop and maintain regular training programs for all employees. Keep These O&M Records t Keep results of your release detection system tests for at least 1 year. Your monitoring equipment may provide printouts that can be used as records. Unless you are recording actual release detection results at least every 30 days and maintaining records for at least 1 year, you are not doing leak detection right. t If you use a permanently installed electronic system, keep all records of calibration, maintenance, and repair of your equipment for at least 1 year. t Keep all performance claims supplied by the installer, vendor, or manufacturer for at least 5 years. These records include the certification of your leak detection equipment described above. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 30-Day Release Detection Monitoring Record (may be used for monitoring wells, interstitial monitoring, and automatic tank gauging) RELEASE DETECTION FACILITY Date Your Name UST System (Tank & Piping) (Enter for NO RELEASE DETECTED or for a SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED RELEASE) UST # UST # UST # UST # KEEP THIS PIECE OF PAPER AND ANY ASSOCIATED PRINTOUTS ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST ENTRY ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 21 Section 3 — Suspected Or Confirmed Releases You need to be fully prepared to respond to releases BEFORE they may occur. You need to know what to do when release detection methods indicate a suspected or confirmed release. Be ready to take the following steps, as appropriate. Stop The Release # Take immediate action to prevent the release of more product. # Turn off the power to the dispenser and “bag” the nozzle. # Make sure you know where your emergency shutoff switch is located. # Empty the tank, if necessary, without further contaminating the site. You may need the assistance of your supplier or distributor. Contain The Spill Or Overfill Contain, absorb, and clean up any surface spills or overfills. You should keep enough absorbent material at your facility to contain a spill or overfill of petroleum products until emergency response personnel can respond to the incident. The suggested supplies include, but are not limited to, the following: # Containment devices, such as containment booms, dikes, and pillows. # Absorbent material, such as kitty litter, chopped corn cob, sand, and sawdust. (Be sure you properly dispose of used absorbent materials.) # Mats or other material capable of keeping spill or overfill out of nearby storm drains. # Spark-free flash light. # Spark-free shovel. # Buckets. # Reels of “caution tape,” traffic cones, and warning signs. # Personal protective gear. Also, identify any fire, explosion or vapor hazards and take action to neutralize these hazards. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 22 Call For Help Contact your local fire or emergency response authority. Make sure you have these crucial telephone numbers prominently posted where you and your employees can easily see them. See the next page for a form you can copy and post. Report To Authorities If you observe any of the following, contact your State’s underground storage tank regulatory authority to report a suspected or confirmed release as soon as possible (within 24 hours): # Any spill or overfill of petroleum that exceeds 25 gallons or that causes a sheen on nearby surface water. (Spills and overfills under 25 gallons that are contained and immediately cleaned up do not have to be reported. If they can’t be quickly cleaned up they must be reported to your regulatory agency.) # Any released regulated substances at the UST site or in the surrounding area — such as the presence of liquid petroleum; soil contamination; surface water or groundwater contamination; or petroleum vapors in sewer, basement, or utility lines. # Any unusual operating conditions you observe — such as erratic behavior of the dispenser, a sudden loss of product, or an unexplained presence of water in the tank. However, you are not required to report if: C The system equipment is found to be defective, but not leaking, and is immediately repaired or replaced. # Results from your release detection system indicate a suspected release. However, you are not required to report if: C The monitoring device is found to be defective and is immediately repaired, recalibrated, or replaced and further monitoring does not confirm the initial suspected release, or C In the case of inventory control, a second month of data does not confirm the initial result. The next page contains a blank list for names and phone numbers of important contacts. Fill out this information for your facility so that you will know who to call in case of an emergency. Remove this page from the manual, copy it, fill it out, and post it in a prominent place at your facility. Copy the next page and update it often. Make sure everyone at your UST facility is familiar with this list of contacts. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 23 Release Response Important Contact Information Contact Name Phone # State UST Agency: Local UST Agency: Fire Department: Ambulance: Police Department: Repair Contractor: Other Contacts: U Release Response Checklist ‘ Stop the release: Take immediate action to prevent the release of more product. Turn off the power to the dispenser and “bag ” the nozzle. Make sure you know w here your emergen cy shutoff switch is loc ated. Em pty the tank , if necess ary, without further con tamina ting the site ‘ Contain the s pill or overfill: Contain, absorb, and clean up any surface releases. Identify any fire, explosion or vapor hazards and take action to neutralize these hazards. ‘ Call for help and to report suspected or confirmed releases: Contact your local fire or eme rgency re spons e author ity. Contact you r State’s un dergrou nd stora ge tank regulatory authority within 24 hours. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 What’s The Difference? Spill Protection: A spill bucket is installed at the fill pipe to contain the drips and spills of fuel that can occur when the delivery hose is uncoupled from the fill pipe after delivery. Overfill Protection: Equipment is installed on the UST that is designed to stop product flow, reduce product flow, or alert the delivery person during delivery before the tank becomes full and begins releasing petroleum into the environment. Section 4 — Spill And Overfill Protection The purpose of spill and overfill protection equipment is to eliminate the potential for a release during fuel deliveries. The equipment must be in working order and used properly to provide adequate protection from spills and overfills. Even the best spill and overfill protection equipment can become faulty over time if not properly operated and maintained. Only one gallon of fuel leaking each week from a poorly maintained spill bucket can result in up to 195 tons of contaminated soil in a year. Improper maintenance of the spill bucket at the UST site pictured below contributed to significant contamination of soil and groundwater. The following pages in this section focus on how you can routinely make sure your spill and overfill equipment is operating effectively. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 If your UST never receives deliveries of more than 25 gallons at a time, the UST does not need to meet the spill protection requirements. Many used oil tanks fall into this category. Even though these USTs are not required to have overfill protection, you should consider using overfill protection as part of good UST system management. Examples of Spill Buckets What Are The Basics Of Spill Protection? Your USTs must have catchment basins — also called spill buckets — installed at the fill pipe to contain spills that may occur as a result of fuel deliveries.
The spill bucket is designed to temporarily contain product spills that might occur during fuel delivery. To contain a spill, the spill bucket must be liquid tight.
The spill bucket is not designed to contain fuel for long periods of time and must be quickly emptied and contents disposed of properly.
Spill buckets need to be large enough to contain any fuel that may spill when the delivery hose is uncoupled from the fill pipe. Spill buckets typically range in size from 5 gallons to 25 gallons.
If you use a checklist for correct filling practices (see page 33), spills should be eliminated or reduced to very small volumes that your spill bucket can easily handle. How do you maintain your spill bucket? The checklist below provides information on properly maintaining your spill bucket.
Spill Bucket O&M Checklist t Keep your spill bucket empty of liquids. Some spill buckets are equipped with a valve that allows you to drain accumulated fuel into your UST. Others may be equipped with a manual pump so fuel can be put into your UST by pumping it through the fill pipe. However, keep in mind that when you pump out or drain your spill bucket into your UST, any water and debris may also enter the UST. If a basin is not equipped with drain valve or pump, then any accumulated fuel or water must be removed manually and disposed of properly. t Periodically check your spill bucket to remove any debris. Debris could include soil, stones, or trash. t Periodically check to see if your spill bucket is still liquid tight. Have a qualified UST contractor inspect your spill bucket for signs of wear, cracks, or holes. Based on this inspection, the contractor may suggest a test to determine if the spill bucket is tight or needs repair or replacement. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 If your UST never receives deliveries of more than 25 gallons at a time, the UST does not need to meet the overfill protection requirements. Many used oil tanks fall into this category. Even though these USTs are not required to have overfill protection, you should consider using overfill protection as part of good UST system management. What Are The Basics Of Overfill Protection? Your USTs must have overfill protection installed to help prevent the overfilling of tanks. Three types of overfill protection devices are commonly used:
Automatic Shutoff Devices
Overfill Alarms
Ball Float Valves Each of these forms of overfill protection is discussed in detail on the following pages. How Can You Help The Delivery Person Avoid Overfills? To protect your business, you must make every effort to help the delivery person avoid overfilling your UST. Use A Checklist On Correct Filling Practices If correct filling practices are used, you will not exceed the UST’s capacity — see page 33 for a checklist on correct filling procedures. Overfills are caused when the delivery person makes a mistake, such as ignoring an overfill alarm. Use Signs, Alert Your Delivery Person The delivery person should know what type of overfill device is present on each tank at your facility and what action will occur if the overfill device is triggered — such as a visual and/or audible alarm or that the product flow into the tank will stop or slow significantly. Educate and alert your delivery person by placing a clear sign near your fill pipes, in plain view of the delivery person. An example of such a sign follows on the next page. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 DELIVERY PERSON — AVOID OVERFILLS
An overfill alarm is used for overfill protection at this facility.
Do not tamper with this alarm in any attempt to defeat its purpose.
When the tank is 90% full, the overfill alarm whistles and a red light flashes.
If you hear the alarm whistle or see the red light flashing, STOP THE DELIVERY IMMEDIATELY! Make Sure You Order The Right Amount Also, you need to make sure you’ve ordered the right amount of product for delivery. Order only the quantity of fuel that will fit into 90% of the tank. For example, if you have a 10,000 gallon tank with 2,000 gallons already in the tank, you would order at the most a 7,000 gallon delivery (90% of 10,000 is 9,000 gallons; subtracting the 2,000 gallons already in the tank leaves a maximum delivery of 7,000 gallons). Use the checklist formula on page 33 below. Do your homework right and you reduce the chance of overfills. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 You should not use an automatic shutoff device for overfill protection if your UST receives pressurized deliveries. What Should You Do To Operate And Maintain Your Automatic Shutoff Device? The automatic shutoff device is a mechanical device installed in line with the drop tube within the fill pipe riser. It slows down and then stops the delivery when the product has reached a certain level in the tank. It should be positioned so that the float arm is not obstructed and can move through its full range of motion. When installed and maintained properly, the shutoff valve will shut off the flow of fuel to the UST at 95% of the tank’s capacity or before the fittings at the top of the tank are exposed to fuel.
Basic O&M Checklist For Automatic Shutoff Devices t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks to make sure that the automatic shutoff device is functioning properly and that the device will shut off fuel flowing into the tank at 95% of the tank capacity or before the fittings at the top of the tank are exposed to fuel:
Make sure the float operates properly.
Make sure that there are no obstructions in the fill pipe that would keep the floating mechanism from working. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  What Should You Do To Operate And Maintain Your Electronic Overfill Alarm? This type of overfill device activates an audible and/or visual warning to delivery personnel when the tank is either 90% full or is within one minute of being overfilled. The alarm must be located so that it can be seen and/or heard from the UST delivery location. Once the electronic overfill alarm sounds, the delivery person has approximately one minute to stop the flow of fuel to the tank. Electronic overfill alarm devices have no mechanism to shut off or restrict flow. Therefore, the fuel remaining in the delivery hose after the delivery has been stopped will flow into the tank as long as the tank is not yet full.
Basic O&M Checklist For Overfill Alarms t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks your electronic overfill alarm to make sure that it is functioning properly and that the alarm activates when the fuel reaches 90% of the tank capacity or is within one minute of being overfilled:
Ensure that the alarm can be heard and/or seen from where the tank is fueled.
Make sure that the electronic device and probe are operating properly. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 You should not use a ball float valve for overfill protection if any of the following apply:
Your UST receives pressurized deliveries.
Your UST system has suction piping.
Your UST system has single point (coaxial) stage 1 vapor recovery. What Should You Do To Operate And Maintain Your Ball Float Valve? The ball float valve — also called a float vent valve — is installed at the vent pipe in the tank and restricts vapor flow in an UST as the tank gets close to being full. The ball float valve should be set at a depth which will restrict vapor flow out of the vent line during delivery at 90% of the UST’s capacity or 30 minutes prior to overfilling. As the tank fills, the ball in the valve rises, restricting the flow of vapors out of the UST during delivery. The flow rate of the delivery will decrease noticeably and should alert the delivery person to stop the delivery. For ball float valves to work properly, the top of the tank must be air tight so that vapors cannot escape from the tank. Everything from fittings to drain mechanisms on spill buckets must be tight and be able to hold the pressure created when the ball float valve engages.
Basic O&M Checklist For Ball Float Valves t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks to make sure that the ball float valve is functioning properly and that it will restrict fuel flowing into the tank at 90% of the tank capacity or 30 minutes prior to overfilling:
Ensure that the air hole is not plugged.
Make sure the ball cage is still intact.
Ensure the ball still moves freely in the cage.
Make sure the ball still seals on the pipe. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867
Spill And Overfill O&M Checklist Spill Bucket t Keep your spill bucket empty of liquids. Some spill buckets are equipped with a drainage valve which allows you to drain accumulated fuel into to your UST. Others can be equipped with a manual pump so fuel can be put into your UST by pumping it through the fill pipe. However, keep in mind that when you pump out or drain your spill bucket into your UST, any water and debris may also enter the UST. If a spill bucket is not equipped with a drain valve or pump, then any accumulated fuel or water must be removed manually and disposed of properly. t Periodically check your spill bucket to remove any debris. Debris could include soil, stones, or trash. t Periodically check to see if your spill bucket is still liquid tight. Have a qualified UST contractor inspect your spill bucket for signs of wear, cracks, or holes. Based on this inspection, the contractor may suggest a test to determine if the spill bucket is tight or needs repair or replacement. Automatic Shutoff Devices t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks to make sure that the automatic shutoff device is functioning properly and that the device will shut off fuel flowing into the tank at 95% of the tank capacity or before the fittings at the top of the tank are exposed to fuel: & Make sure the float operates properly. & Make sure that there are no obstructions in the fill pipe that would keep the floating mechanism from working. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. Overfill Alarms t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks your electronic overfill alarm to make sure that it is functioning properly and that the alarm activates when the fuel reaches 90% of the tank capacity or is within one minute of being overfilled: & Ensure that the alarm can be heard and/or seen from where the tank is fueled. & Make sure that the electronic device and probe are operating properly. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. Ball Float Valves t A qualified UST contractor periodically checks to make sure that the ball float valve is functioning properly and that it will restrict fuel flowing into the tank at 90% of the tank capacity or 30 minutes prior to overfilling: & Ensure that the air hole is not plugged. & Make sure the ball cage is still intact. & Ensure the ball still moves freely in the cage. & Make sure the ball still seals on the pipe. t You have posted signs that the delivery person can easily see and that alert the delivery person to the overfill warning devices and alarms in use at your facility. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 What Are Your Responsibilities For Correct Filling Practices? As an owner or operator you are responsible for ensuring that releases due to spilling or overfilling do not occur during fuel delivery. As part of this responsibility, you must:
Ensure that the amount of product to be delivered will fit into the available empty space in the tank; and
Ensure that the transfer operation is monitored constantly to prevent overfilling and spilling. One way help ensure the above requirements are met is to follow the checklist on the next page. The checklist describes necessary activities before, during, and after a fuel delivery. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867
Correct Filling Checklist What To Do Before Filling Your USTs t Post clear signs that alert delivery persons to the overfill devices and alarms in use at your facility. t Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank before fuel delivery. t Order only the quantity of fuel that will fit into 90% of the tank. REMEMBER, the formula for determining the maximum amount of gasoline to order is: (Tank capacity in gallons X 90% ) — Product currently in tank = Maximum amount of fuel to order Example: (10,000 gal X 0.9 ) — 2,000 gal = 7,000 gal maximum amount to order t Ensure fuel delivery personnel know the type of overfill device present at the tank and what actions to perform if it activates. For example, use sample sign on page 28 of this chapter. t Review and understand the spill response procedures. t Verify that your spill bucket is empty, clean, and will contain spills. What To Do While Your USTs Are Being Filled t Keep fill ports locked until the fuel delivery person requests access. t Have an accurate tank capacity chart available for the fuel delivery person. t The fuel delivery person makes all hook-ups. The person responsible for monitoring the delivery should remain attentive and observe the entire fuel delivery, be prepared to stop the flow of fuel from the truck to the UST at any time, and respond to any unusual condition, leak, or spill which may occur during delivery. t Have response supplies readily available for use in case a spill or overfill occurs (see Section t Provide safety barriers around the fueling zone. t Make sure there is adequate lighting around the fueling zone. What To Do After Filling Your USTs t Following complete delivery, the fuel delivery person is responsible for disconnecting all hook-ups. t Return spill response kit and safety barriers to proper storage locations. t Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank after fuel delivery. t Verify the amount of fuel received. t Make sure fill ports are properly secured. t Ensure the spill bucket is free of product and clean up any small spills. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Section 5 — Corrosion Protection To prevent leaks, all parts of your UST system that are underground and routinely contain product need to be protected from corrosion. The UST system includes the tank, piping, and ancillary equipment, such as flexible connectors, fittings, and pumps. Unprotected metal UST components can deteriorate and leak when underground electrical currents act upon them. One way to protect UST components from corrosion is to make them with nonmetallic, noncorrodible materials, such as USTs made of (or clad or jacketed with) fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) or other noncorrodible materials — as illustrated by the FRP tank on the right. Noncorrodible USTs like these do not require O&M for corrosion protection. UST components made from metal, however, that routinely contain product and are in direct contact with the ground need corrosion protection provided by cathodic protection or (in some cases) lining the interior of the tank, as described below. These options require O&M. NOTE: Metal tanks or piping installed after December 22, 1988 must have a dielectric coating (a coating that does not conduct electricity) in addition to the cathodic protection described below. Cathodic Protection Using Sacrificial Anode Systems Sacrificial anodes are buried and attached to UST components for corrosion protection — as illustrated on the right by an anode attached to a tank. Anodes are pieces of metal that are more electrically active than steel, and thus they suffer the destructive effects of corrosion rather than the steel they are attached to. Cathodic Protection Using Impressed Current Systems An impressed current system — as shown on the right — uses a rectifier to provide direct current through anodes to the tank or piping to achieve corrosion protection. The steel is protected because the current going to the steel overcomes the corrosion-causing current flowing away from it. The cathodic protection rectifier must always be on and operating to protect your UST system from corrosion. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Corrosion Protection Using Internal Lining Of The Tank This corrosion protection option applies only to tanks installed before December 22, 1988. These older tanks can be internally lined by trained professionals to meet the corrosion protection requirements — as shown on the right, in which a professional follows industry codes to safely and effectively line a tank’s interior. It may help you to see your corrosion protection options displayed in the following table. Corrosion Protection Choices Option Description Noncorrodible Material The tank or piping is constructed of noncorrodible material. Steel Tank Clad or Jacketed with a Noncorrodible Material Examples of cladding or jacket material include fiberglass and urethane. Does not apply to piping. Coated and Cathodically Protected Steel Tanks or Piping Steel tank and piping is well-coated with a dielectric material and cathodically protected. Cathodically Protected Noncoated Steel Tanks or Piping This option is only for steel tanks and piping installed before December 22, 1988. Cathodic protection is usually provided by an impressed current system. Internal Lining of Tanks This option is only for steel tanks installed before December 22, 1988. A lining is applied to the inside of the tank. Does not apply to piping. Combination of Cathodically Protected Steel and Internal Lining of Tanks This option is only for steel tanks installed before December 22, 1988. Cathodic protection is usually provided by an impressed current system. Does not apply to piping. Other Methods Used to Achieve Corrosion Protection If you have tanks or piping that do not meet any of the descriptions above, check with your state UST agency to see if your UST system meets the requirements for corrosion protection. You also will need to ask about the operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements applicable to this type of UST system. NOTE: In addition to tanks and piping, all other metal components in direct contact with the ground that routinely hold product — such as flexible connectors, swing joints, fittings, and pumps — must also be cathodically protected. Use the O&M Checklist on the next page. Following the Checklist look for recordkeeping forms and discussions of special corrosion protection situations. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867
Basic O&M Checklist For Corrosion Protection Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection Systems You need to have a periodic test conducted by a qualified corrosion tester to make sure your cathodic protection system is adequately protecting your UST system. This test needs to be conducted: t Within 6 months of installation. t At least every 3 years after the previous test. t Within 6 months after any repairs to your UST system. & Make sure that the professional tester is qualified to perform the test and follows a standard code of practice to determine that test criteria are adequate. & If any test indicates that your tanks are not adequately protected, you need to have a corrosion expert examine and fix your system. & Testing more frequently can catch problems before they become big problems. t You need to keep the results of at least the last two tests on file. See the next page for a cathodic protection test recordkeeping form. Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems You need to have a periodic test conducted by a qualified corrosion tester to make sure your cathodic protection system is adequately protecting your UST system. This test needs to be conducted: t Within 6 months of installation. t At least every 3 years after the previous test. t Within 6 months after any repairs to your UST system. & Make sure that the professional tester is qualified to perform the test and follows a standard code of practice to determine that test criteria are adequate. & If any test indicates that your tanks are not adequately protected, you need to have a corrosion expert examine and fix your system. & Testing more frequently can catch problems before they become big problems. t You need to keep the results of at least the last two tests on file. See next page for a cathodic protection test recordkeeping form. t You need to inspect your rectifier at least every 60 days to make sure that it is operating within normal limits. & This inspection involves reading and recording the voltage and amperage readouts on the rectifier. You or your employees can perform this periodic inspection. & Make sure that your cathodic protection professional provides you with the rectifier’s acceptable operating levels so that you can compare the readings you take with an acceptable operating level. If your readings are not within acceptable levels, you must contact a cathodic protection professional to address the problem. t You need to keep records of at least the last 3 rectifier readings. See page 39 for a “60-Day Inspection Results” recordkeeping form. t You should have a trained professional periodically service your impressed current system. t Never turn off your rectifier! Internally Lined Tanks t Within 10 years after lining and at least every 5 years thereafter, the lined tank must be inspected by a trained professional and found to be structurally sound with the lining still performing according to original design specifications. Make sure the professional performing the inspection follows a standard code of practice. t Keep records of the inspection (as specified in industry standards for lining inspections). ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Record for Periodic Testing of Cathodic Protection Systems (for use by a qualified cathodic protection tester) TEST FACILITY NOTE: Provide site sketch as directed on the back of this page. Cathodic Protection (CP) Tester Information: Name: Phone Number: Address: Testing must be conducted by a qualified CP tester. Indicate your qualifications as a CP tester: Identify which of the following testing situations applies: t Test required within 6 months of installation of CP system (installation date was t Test required at least every 3 years after installation test noted above t Test required within 6 months of any repair activity – note repair activity and date below: Indicate which industry standard you used to determine that the Cathodic Protection test criteria are adequate: Cathodic Protection Test Method Used (check one) 100 mV Cathodic Polarization Test -850 mV Test (Circle 1 or 2 below) 1) Polarized Potential (“instant off”) 2) Potential with CP Applied , IR Drop Considered Note: All readings taken must meet the -850 mV criteria to pass Other Accepted Method (please describe): Is the Cathodic Protection System working properly? Yes No (circle one) If answer is “No” go to the directions at the bottom on the back of this page. My signature below affirms that I have sufficient education and experience to be a cathodic protection tester; I am competent to perform the tests indicated above; and that the results on this form are a complete and truthful record of all testing at this location on the date shown. CP Tester Signature: KEEP THIS PAPER ON FILE FOR AT LEAST SIX YEARS ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Site Sketch: Provide a rough sketch of the tanks and piping, the location of each CP test, and each voltage value obtained (use space below or attach separate drawing). Voltage readings through concrete or asphalt do not provide accurate readings and are not acceptable. Perform sufficient testing to evaluate the entire UST system. If CP System fails test, you must have a corrosion expert fix the system. If the answer was “NO” indicating that your CP system is not working, you must have a corrosion expert investigate and fix the problem. A corrosion expert has additional training, skills, and certification beyond the corrosion tester who filled out the bulk of this form. A corrosion expert must be 1) accredited/certified by NACE International (The Corrosion Society) as a corrosion specialist or cathodic protection specialist, or 2) be a registered professional engineer with certification or licensing in corrosion control. As long as you have the UST, be sure you keep a record that clearly documents what the corrosion expert did to fix your CP system. KEEP THIS PAPER ON FILE FOR AT LEAST SIX YEARS ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867  60-Day Inspection Results for Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems FACILITY AMP RANGE VOLTAGE RANGE Date Your Name Voltage Reading Amp Reading Is Your System Running Properly? (Yes/No)
If the rectifier voltage and/or amperage output(s) are outside the recommended operating levels, contact a cathodic protection expert to address the problem.
Never turn off your rectifier.
KEEP THIS RECORD FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST READING ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 Some Special Corrosion Protection Situations What if you have an STI-P3 tank with a PP4 test station? If you have a PP4 test station installed with an STI-P3 tank, you may perform the periodic testing of your cathodic protection system by using the meter provided to you with the PP4 test station.
Don’t forget to record the result of the reading and keep at least the last two results.
If your test readings do not pass, you must take action to correct the problem. Call your installer and ask that the corrosion expert who designed the system examine it and correct the problem. What if you combine internal lining and cathodic protection? If you chose the combination of internal lining and cathodic protection for meeting corrosion protection requirements on your UST, you may not have to meet the periodic inspection requirement for the lined tank. However, you must always meet the requirements for checking and testing your cathodic protection system as described in the Basic O&M Checklist For Corrosion Protection on the page 36. The 10-year and subsequent 5-year inspections of the lined tank are not required if the integrity of the tank was ensured when cathodic protection was added. You should be able to show an inspector documentation of the passed integrity assessment. Example 1: If you have cathodic protection and internal lining applied to your tank at the same time, periodic inspections of the lined tank are not required because an integrity assessment of the tank is required prior to adding the cathodic protection and internal lining. Example 2: If you had cathodic protection added to a tank in 1997 that was internally lined in 1994 and the contractor did not perform an integrity assessment of the tank at the time cathodic protection was added (or you cannot show an inspector documentation of the passed integrity assessment), then periodic inspections of the lined tank are required because you cannot prove that the tank was structurally sound and free of corrosion holes when the cathodic protection was added. The lined tank needs to be periodically inspected because the lining may be the only barrier between your gasoline and the surrounding environment. What if you have a double-walled steel UST with interstitial monitoring and cathodic protection? If you have a cathodically protected double-walled steel tank and you use interstitial monitoring capable of detecting a breach in both the inner and outer wall or ingress of product and water as your method of leak detection, then you should monitor your cathodic protection system within six months of installation and following any activity that could affect the CP system. ---PAGE BREAK--- $QG 867 If you are using impressed current cathodic protection, you still need to perform the 60-day checks of your recifier to make sure that it is operating within normal limits.
Testing the cathodic protection system more frequently may help catch problems quicker.
If your test readings do not pass, you must take action to correct the problem. Call your installer and ask that the corrosion expert who designed the system examine it and correct the problem.
Don’t forget to keep at least the last two results of your cathodic protection testing. Do all UST sites need corrosion protection? A corrosion expert may be able to determine that the soil at an UST site is not conducive to corrosion and will not cause the tank or piping to have a release during its operating life. If so, you must keep a record of that corrosion expert’s analysis for the life of the tank or piping to demonstrate why your UST has no corrosion protection. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating and Maintaining USTs 42 Section 6 — Frequent Walk-Through Inspections You should conduct basic walk-through inspections of your facility at least to make sure that your essential equipment is working properly and that you have release response supplies on hand. These inspections would not be as thorough as following the O&M checklists presented earlier in this booklet, but they can provide a quick overview you can do more often than the longer checklists. You might think of this level of inspection as sort of like the dashboard indicators we respond to in our automobiles that provide us with status warnings like “low battery.” When you perform your walk-through inspection you should quickly check at least the following: # Release Detection System: Is your release detection equipment working properly? For example, did you run a quick “self-test” of the ATG to verify it’s working properly? Or did you check your manual dip stick to make sure it’s not warped or worn? # Spill Buckets: Are spill buckets clean, empty, and in good shape? # Overfill Alarm (if you have one): Is your overfill alarm working and easily seen or heard? # -Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System (if you have one): Is your cathodic protection system turned on? Are you checking your rectifier at least every 60 days? # Fill and Monitoring Ports: Are covers and caps sealed and locked? # Spill and Overfill Response Supplies: Do you have the appropriate supplies for cleaning up a spill or overfill? In addition, good UST site management should also include the following quick visual checks: # Dispenser Hoses, Nozzles, and Breakaways: Are they in good condition and working properly? # Dispenser and Dispenser Sumps: Any signs of leaking? Are the sumps clean and empty? # Piping Sumps: Any signs of leaking? Are the sumps clean and empty? If you find any problems during the inspection, you or your UST contractor need to take action quickly to resolve these problems and avoid serious releases. A frequent walk-through checklist is provided for your use on the next page. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 43 U Frequent Walk-Through Inspection Checklist Date of Inspection Release Detection System: Inspect for proper operation. Spill Buckets: Ensure spill buckets are clean and empty. Overfill Alarm: Inspect for proper operation. Can a delivery person hear or see the alarm when it alarms? Impressed Current System: Inspect for proper operation. Fill and Monitoring Ports: Inspect all fill/monitoring ports and other access points to make s ure that the covers and caps are sealed and locked. Spill and Overfill Response Supplies: Inven tory an d insp ect the em erge ncy spill response supplies. If the supplies are low, restock the supplies. Inspect supplies for deterioration and improper functioning. Dispenser Hoses, Nozzles, and Breakaw ays: Inspect for loose fittings, deterioration, obvious signs of leakage, and improper functioning. Dispenser and Dispenser Sumps: Open each dispenser and inspect all visible piping, fittings, and couplings for any signs of leakag e. If any wate r or produ ct is prese nt, remove it and dispose of it properly. Remo ve any debris from the sump. Piping Sumps: Inspect all visible piping, fittings, and couplings for any signs of leakag e. If any wate r or produ ct is prese nt, remove it and dispose of it properly. Remo ve any debris from the sump. Your initials in each box below the date of the inspection indicate that the device/system was inspected and OK on that date. ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 44 Section 7 — For More Information This section identifies UST program contacts and other resources that can help answer your questions and provide you with information about good UST management. Internet Resources Government Links # Directory of State UST Program Contacts: http://www.epa.gov/oust/states/statcon1.htm # Directory of State UST Program Internet Sites: http://www.epa.gov/oust/states/stateurl.htm # U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks Home Page: http://www.epa.gov/oust. To go directly to the compliance assistance section of the Home page go to : http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/cmplastc/index.htm # Tanks Subcommittee of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials # New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC): http://www.neiwpcc.org/educate.html#links Professional And Trade Association Links # American Petroleum Institute (API): http://www.api.org/ # American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM): http://www.astm.org/index.html # Fiberglass Tank and Pipe Institute (FTPI): http://www.fiberglasstankandpipe.com # NACE International - The Corrosion Society: http://www.nace.org/ # National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) : http://www.nfpa.org # Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI): http://www.pei.org # Steel Tank Institute (STI): http://www.steeltank.com/ # Underwriters Laboratories (UL): http://www.ul.com Free Informative Publications Available The publications listed below are free and available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can access these publications in the following ways. C Go to EPA’s Web site at http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/pubs/index.htm to order, read, or download documents online. C Call EPA's toll-free RCRA/Superfund Hotline at (800) 424-9346 and order free copies or ask questions. C Write and ask for free publications by addressing your request to EPA’s publication distributor: National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP), Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242. C For free copies, call EPA’s publication distributor’s toll-free number at (800) 490-9198 or fax (513) 489-8695. C Fax-on-Demand: Dial (202) 651-2098 on your fax to access over 220 UST documents. Catalog Of EPA Materials On USTs An annotated list of UST materials, including ordering information. Most of the leaflets, booklets, videos, and software items listed provide UST owners and operators with information to help them comply with federal UST req uirements (32 page ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 45 Musts For USTs: A Summary Of Federal Regulations For Underground Storage Tank Systems Plain langu age sum ma ry of federa l UST requirem ents for ins tallation, rele ase detection, spill, overfill, and corrosion protection, corrective action, closure, reporting and recordkeeping. Updated & revised 1995 (36 pages). Straight Talk On Tanks: Leak Detection Methods For Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks Explains federal regulatory requirements for leak detection and briefly describes allowable leak detection meth ods. Updated & revised 199 7 (28 pages). Getting The Most Out Of Your Automatic Tank Gauging System Trifold leaflet provides UST owners and operators with a basic checklist they can use to m ake sure their automatic tank gauging systems work effectively and provide compliance with federal leak detection requirements. Doing Inventory Control Right: For Underground Storage Tanks Booklet d escribes how owners a nd op erato rs of UST s can use inven tory co ntrol a nd pe riodic tightness testing to temporarily meet federal leak detection requirements. Contains recordkeeping forms (16 pag es). Manual Tank Gauging: For Small Underground Storage Tanks Booklet provides simple, step-by-step directions for conducting manual tank gauging for tanks 2,000 gallons or smaller. Contains recordke eping forms (12 pa ges). List Of Leak Detection Evaluations For UST Systems A summary of specifications, based on third-party certifications, for over 275 systems that detect leaks from USTs and their piping. Each summary provides information on such items as certified detectable leak rate/threshold, test period duration, product applicability, calibration requirements, restrictions on the use of the device, and so on. List Of Integrity Assessment Evaluations For USTs A list of integ rity ass essme nt pro cedures that have b een successfully evalua ted and ce rtified by a qualified independent third party to meet specified performance criteria. Introduction To Statistical Inventory Reconciliation: For Underground Storage Tanks Booklet describes how Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) can meet federal leak detection requirements (12 pa ges). Are You Upgrading An Underground Storage Tank System? Trifold leaflet can help UST owners and operators make sound decisions about choosing tank integrity assessment methods and upgrading USTs to meet 1998 deadline requirements. Closing Un derground Storage Tan ks: Brief Facts Trifold leaflet presents “brief facts” on properly closing USTs in order to comply with federal closure requirements. Underground Storage Tanks: Requirements And Options Trifold leaflet alerts UST owners and operators who are “nonmarketers” (who do not sell stored petroleum) that they need either to find alternatives to managing their USTs or to make decisions about UST compliance. Dollars And Sense: Financial Responsibility Requirements For Underground Storage Tanks Booklet sum marizes the "financial responsibility" required of UST ow ners and operators (16 pa ges). List Of Known Insurance Providers For Underground Storage Tanks Provides UST owners and operators with a list of insurance providers who may be able to help them comply with financial responsibility requirements by providing suitable insurance mechanisms (12 pages). An Overview Of Underground Storage Tank Remediation Options Information about technologies for remediating petroleum contamination in soil and groundwater (26 pages Controlling US T Cleanup Costs Fact sh eet series on the cleanup process includes: Hiring a C ontracto r, Negotiating the Co ntract, Interpreting the Bill, Mana ging the P rocess , and Understanding Contractor Code Words (10 pages). ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 46 Key UST = Underground Storage Tank LUST = Leaking UST Pay-For-Performance Cleanups: Effectively Managing Underground Storage Tank Cleanups Booklet explores potential advantages of using pay-for-performance cleanup agreements to reduce the cost and time of cleanups and more effe ctively manage cleanup resourc es (32 pages). Financing Underground Storage Tank Work: Federal And State Assistance Programs Booklet identifies potential sources of financial assistance to cover the costs of upgrading, replacing, or closing an UST , or of clean ing up an UST release (23 pages). Revised and updated, March 1999. State Regulatory Agency Contact List Please note that contact information frequently changes. The information below, even if not exactly correct on the day you want to use it, should get you pointed in the right direction. Regularly updated contact information can be found by calling EPA’s RCRA/Superfund Hotline at (800) 424- 9346. Also, you can get updated Web addresses from EPA’s Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oust/states/statcon1.htm Alabama Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management Groundwater Branch/UST Prog. P.O. Box 301463 Montgomery, AL 36130-1463 UST Phone: (334) 271-7759 LUST Phone: (334) 270-5613 Fax: (334) 270-5631 (Street address: 1400 Coliseum Blvd., ZIP: 36110-2059) Alaska Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation 410 Willoughby Ave. Juneau, AK 99801-1795 Phone: (907) 465-5200 Fax: (907) 465-5218 Arkansas Arkansas Dept. of Environmental Quality Regulated Storage Tanks Division P.O. Box 8913 Little Rock, AR 72209-8913 Phone: (501) 682-0999 Fax: (501) 682-0880 (Street address: 8001 National Drive, ZIP: 72209) Arizona UST Contact Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality Waste Programs Division UST & Program Support Section 3033 North Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012-2905 Phone: (602) 207-4255 Fax: (602) 207-4346 LUST Contact Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality Waste Programs Division UST Corrective Action Section 3033 North Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012-2905 Phone: (602) 207-4303 Fax: (602) 207-4346 California California State Water Resources Control Board UST Program P.O. Box 944212 Sacramento, CA 94244-2120 Phone: (916) 227-4313 Fax: (916) 227-4349 (Street address: 2014 T Street, Suite 130, ZIP: 95814) Colorado Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment Oil Inspection Section 1515 Arapahoe St. Tower 3, Suite 610 Denver, CO 80202-2117 Phone: (303) 620-4300 Fax: (303) 620-4028 Connecticut Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection Bureau of Waste Management UST Program State Office Bldg. 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 UST Phone: (860) 424-3374 LUST Phone: (860) 424-3376 Fax: (860) 424-4061 Delaware Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control Early Compl. & Detect. Incentive Program UST Branch 391 Lukens Dr., Riveredge Park New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: (302) 395-2500 Fax: (302) 395-2601 District of Columbia DC Dept. of Health Environmental Health Admin. Bur. Of Hazardous Materials & Toxic Substances UST Division, 5th Floor 51 N Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 535-2525/-2500 Fax: (202) 442-4808 Florida Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Waste Management Bur. of Petroleum Storage Systems Twin Towers Office Bldg. Room 403, MS 4525 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 Phone: (850) 488-3935 Fax: (850) 414-1521 Georgia Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Div. UST Management Program 4244 International Parkway Suite 110 Atlanta, GA 30354 Phone: (404) 362-2687 Fax: (404) 362-2654 ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 47 Hawaii Hawaii Dept. of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Br. 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 212 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 586-4226 Fax: (808) 586-7509 Idaho Idaho Div. of Environmental Quality UST Program 1410 North Hilton Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 373-0502 Fax: (208) 373-0576 Illinois UST Contact: Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Div. of Petroleum & Chemical Safety 1035 Stephenson Dr. Springfield, IL 62703 Phone: (217) 785-5878 Fax: (217) 782-1062 LUST Contact: Illinois EPA, Bureau of Land Div. of Remediation Mgmt. LUST Section 1021 North Grand Ave. East Springfield, IL 62794-9276 Phone: (217) 782-6762 Fax: (217) 524-4193 Indiana Indiana Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Office of Environmental Response UST Section P.O. Box 6015 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015 UST Phone: (317) 308-3064 LUST Phone: (317) 308-3080 Fax: (317) 308-3086 (Street address: 2525 N. Shadeland Ave., ZIP: 46219) Iowa Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources EPD/ UST Section Wallace State Office Bldg. 502 East 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-0034 Phone: (515) 281-8135 Fax: (515) 281-8895 Kansas Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment Bureau of Environmental Remediation Storage Tank Section Forbes Field, Bldg. 740 Topeka, KS 66620 Phone: (785) 296-1678 Fax: (785) 296-6190 Kentucky Kentucky Division of Waste Management UST Branch 14 Reilly Road Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-6716 Fax: (502) 564-1939 Louisiana Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality Office of Environ. Assessments UST Division P.O. Box 82178 Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2178 Phone: (225) 765-0243 Fax: (225) 765-0366 (Street Address:7290 Bluebonnet Blvd., ZIP: 70810) Maine Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection Bur. of Remediation and Waste Management Oil & Hazardous Waste Facilities Regulation Div. Ray Bldg., 17 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0017 Phone: (207) 287-2651 Fax: (207) 287-7826 Maryland Maryland Dept. of Environment Waste Management Admin. Oil Control Program 2500 Broening Highway Baltimore, MD 21224 Phone: (410) 631-3442 Fax: (410) 631-3092 Massachusetts UST Contact: Massachusetts Dept. of Fire Services Underground Storage Tank Program P.O. Box 1025, State Road Stow, MA 01775 Phone: (978) 567-3300 Fax: (978) 567-3199 LUST Contact: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection Bur. of Waste Site Cleanup Response & Remed. Div. One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 556-1044 Fax: (617) 292-5530 Michigan Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality Storage Tank Division P.O. Box 30157 Lansing, MI 48909-7657 Phone: (517) 373-8168 Fax: (517) 335-2245 Minnesota Minnesota Pollution Control Agcy Underground Storage Tank Sys. 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 UST Phone: (651) 297-8367 LUST Phone: (651) 297-8574 Fax: (651) 297-8676 Mississippi Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality Office of Pollution Control UST Program P.O. Box 10385 Jackson, MS 39289-0385 Phone: (601) 961-5171 Fax: (601) 354-6612 (Street address: 2380 Hwy 80 West, ZIP: 39204) Missouri Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste Program Tanks Section P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 Phone: (573) 751-6822 Fax: (573) 526-8922 Montana Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality Remediation Division P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620-0901 Phone: (406) 444-1420 Fax: (406) 444-1901 (Street address: 2209 Phoenix Ave.) Nebraska UST Contact: Nebraska State Fire Marshal Flammable Liquid Storage Tank Division 246 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508-1804 Phone: (402) 471-9465 Fax: (402) 471-3118 LUST Contact: Nebraska Dept. of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division LUST/ER Section 1200 N St., Suite 400 Box 98922 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-4230 Fax: (402) 471-2909 ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 48 Nevada Nevada Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources Environmental Protection Div Bureau of Corrective Action 333 W. Nye Lane Carson City, NV 89706-0851 Phone: (775) 687-5872 Fax: (775) 687-6396 New Hampshire New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services Oil Remediation & Compliance Bureau P.O. Box 95 6 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-3644 Fax: (603) 271-2181 New Jersey New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Responsible Party Site Remediation 401 East State St. (CN-028) Trenton, NJ 08625-0028 Phone: (609) 292-8761 Fax: (609) 633-1454 New Mexico New Mexico Environment Dept. UST Bureau P.O. Box 26110 1190 St. Francis Dr. Harold Runnels Bldg. Santa Fe, NM 87502-0110 Phone: (505) 827-0188 Fax: (505) 827-0310 New York New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation Bulk Storage Section 50 Wolf Road, Rm 360 Albany, NY 12233-3750 Phone: (518) 457-4351 Fax: (518) 457-4332 North Carolina North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Waste Management UST Section P.O. Box 29616 Raleigh, NC 27626-0616 Phone: (919) 733-8486 Fax: (919) 733-9413 (Street Address: 2728 Capital Blvd., ZIP: 27604) North Dakota North Dakota Dept. of Health Div. of Waste Management UST Program 1200 Missouri Ave. P.O. Box 5520 Bismarck, ND 58506-5520 Phone: (701) 328-5166 Fax: (701) 328-5200 Ohio Ohio Dept. of Commerce Div. of State Fire Marshal Bureau of UST Regulations P.O. Box 687 6606 Tussing Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009 Phone: (614) 752-7938 Fax: (614) 752-7942 Oklahoma Oklahoma Corp. Commission Petroleum Storage Tank Div. P.O. Box 52000-2000 2101 North Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2000 UST Phone: (405) 521-3107 LUST Phone: (405) 521-3503 Fax: (405) 521-6576 Oregon Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality UST Program 811 SW Sixth Ave. 8th Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 229-5913 Fax: (503) 229-6954 UST Contact: Dept. of Environmental Protection Bur. of Watershed Conserv. Div. of Storage Tanks P.O. Box 8762 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762 Toll-free UST: 1-800-42TANKS Phone: (717) 772-5599 Fax: (717) 772-5598 (Street Address: 400 Market St., 10th Floor) LUST Contact: Dept. of Environmental Protection Bur. of Land Recycling & Waste Management Storage Tank Cleanup Program P.O. Box 8471 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8471 Phone: (717) 783-7509 Fax: (717) 787-0884 (Street Address: 400 Market St.,14th Floor) Rhode Island Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management Office of Waste Management UST/LUST Section 235 Promenade St. Providence, RI 02908-5767 Phone: (401) 222-2797 Fax: (401) 222-3812 South Carolina South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control Div. of UST Management 2600 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 898-4350 Fax: (803) 898-4330 South Dakota South Dakota Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources UST Program Joe Foss Bldg. 523 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-3296 Fax: (605) 773-6035 Tennessee Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation Division of USTs 4th Floor, L & C Tower 401 Church St. Nashville, TN 37243-1541 Phone: (615) 532-0945 Fax: (615) 532-0938 Texas UST Contact: Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission Registration and Evaluation Div. Technical Services Section MC: 135 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 Phone: (512) 239-2182 Fax: (512)2 39-1422 LUST Contact: Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission Remediation Division PST Responsible Party Remediation Section MC: 137 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 Phone: (512) 239-2200 Fax: (512) 239-2216 (Street address:12100 Park 35 Circle, ZIP:78753) ---PAGE BREAK--- Operating And Maintaining UST Systems 49 Utah Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality Div. of Environmental Response and Remediation UST Branch P.O. Box 144840 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4840 Phone: (801) 536-4100 Fax :(801) 359-8853 (Street address: 168 North 1950 West,1st Floor, ZIP 84116) Vermont Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Dept. of Environmental Conservation Waste Management Div. UST Program 103 South Main St. West Bldg. Waterbury, VT 05671-0404 Phone: (802) 241-3888 Fax: (802) 241-3296 Virginia Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality UST Program P.O. Box 10009 Richmond, VA 23240-0009 UST Phone: (804) 698-4313 LUST Phone: (804) 698-4269 Fax: (804) 698-4266 Washington Washington State Dept. of Ecology Toxics Cleanup Program P.O. Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Phone: (360) 407-7170 Fax: (360) 407-7154 (Street address:300 Desmond Dr., Lacey, WA, ZIP:98503) West Virginia UST Contact: West Virginia Div. of Environmental Protection Office of Waste Management UST Unit 1356 Hansford St. Charleston, WV 25301-1401 Phone: (304) 558-6371 Fax: (304) 558-2387 LUST Contact: West Virginia Div. of Environmental Protection Office of Environmental Remed. LUST Unit 1356 Hansford St. Charleston, WV 25301-1401 Phone: (304) 558-2508 Fax: (304) 558-0256 Wisconsin UST CONTACT: Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce Bur. of Storage Tank Regulation P.O. Box 7837 Madison, WI 53707-7837 Phone: (608) 266-7874 Fax: (608) 261-7725 (Street address: 201 West Washington Ave., 3rd Floor, ZIP:53703) LUST Contact: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Bur. of Remed. & Redev. P.O. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921 Phone: (608) 267-7533 Fax: (608) 267-7646 Wyoming Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division Bldg.-4th Floor West 122 West 25th St. Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7096 Fax: (307) 777-5973 U.S. Territories American Samoa American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Governor American Samoa Government ATTN: UST/LUST Program Pago Pago, AS 96799 Phone: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Fax: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Northern Mariana Islands Div. of Environmental Quality Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands P.O. Box 1304 Saipan, MP 96950 Phone: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Fax: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Guam Guam Environmental Protection Agency P.O. Box 22439 GMF Barrigada, GU 96921 Phone: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Fax: 011-[PHONE REDACTED] Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board Commonwealth of Puerto Rico P.O. Box 11488 Santurce, PR 00910 Phone: (787) 767-8109 Fax: (787) 767-1962 Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Dept. of Planning and Natural Resources 1118 Water Gut Homes Christiansted St. Croix, VI 00820-5065 Phone: (340) 773-0565 Fax: (340) 773-9310