Release Reporting
How Do I Know If I Have a Leak in My UST System? 1. Unusual operating conditions; such as, erratic behavior of the dispensing pump. Check first to see if it can be repaired.
Release Reporting How Do I Know If I Have a Leak in My UST System? 2. If leak detection monitoring or testing indicates a leak. Check the monitoring/testing equipment for failures.
Release Reporting Investigate! Conduct tightness testing of the entire UST system.
Release Reporting Investigate! Conduct tightness testing of the entire UST system. Check site for additional information on the presence and source of contamination.
Release Reporting Short Term Actions: 1. Take immediate action to stop and contain the release.
Release Reporting Short Term Actions: 2. Report the release to the regulatory authority within 24 hours. However, petroleum spills and overfills of less than 25 gallons do not have to be reported if you immediately contain and clean up these releases.
Release Reporting Short Term Actions: 3. Make sure the release poses no immediate hazard to human health and safety by removing explosive vapors and fire hazards. Your fire department should be able to help or advise you with this task. You must also make sure you handle contaminated soil properly so that it poses no hazard (for example, from vapors or direct contact).
Release Reporting Short Term Actions: 4. Remove petroleum from the UST system to prevent further release into the environment.
Release Reporting Short Term Actions: 5. Investigate to determine if the release has damaged or might damage the environment. Report to the regulatory authority what you have learned from an investigation of your site according to the schedule established by the regulatory authority. Submit a report explaining how you plan to clean up the site. Additional site studies may be required.
Release Reporting Long Term Actions: 1. Develop and submit a Corrective Action Plan that shows how you will meet requirements established for your site by the regulatory authority.
Release Reporting Long Term Actions: 2. Make sure you implement the steps approved by the regulatory authority for your site.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements
Temporary Closure Indefinite as long as certain requirements are met ---
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Temporary Closure Maintain Leak Detection ATG’s Secondary Containment Inventory Control & Tank Tightness Testing Vapor Monitoring Groundwater Monitoring SIR
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Temporary Closure Maintain Corrosion Protection
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Temporary Closure If the UST remains temporarily closed for more than 3 months, you must leave vent lines open, but cap and secure all other lines, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Permanent Closure – 1. You must notify the regulatory authority 30 days before you close your own tanks.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Permanent Closure – 2. You must determine if contamination from your UST is present in the surrounding environment. If there is contamination, you will have to take the corrective actions described in the lesson on Release and Suspected Release Reporting.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Permanent Closure – 3. You can either remove the UST from the ground or leave it in the ground. In both cases the tank must be emptied and cleaned by removing all liquids, dangerous vapor levels, and accumulated sludge. These potentially very hazardous actions need to be carried out carefully by following standard safety practices.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Permanent Closure – 4. If you leave the UST in the ground, you must also fill it with a harmless, chemically inactive solid, like sand or approved foam. Your UST Contractor/Consultant can help you decide how best to close your UST so that it meets local requirements for closure.
Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements Permanent Closure – You must submit a Closure Report within 45 days.