The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the December 14 PA Bulletin of final technical guidance related to aboveground and underground storage tanks--
-- Storage Tank Modification and Maintenance Issues (DEP ID: 263-0900-011). This guidance specifies the classification of various storage tank system modification and maintenance activities and when certified installers/inspectors are required. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 (relating to administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program) that went into effect on December 22, 2018. No revisions were made to the draft TGD because the Department received no comments during its public comment period. Questions should be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or 717-772-5827.
-- Underground Storage Tank Class A and Class B Operator Training Courses (DEP ID: 263-2300-001): This document provides guidance on training required for Class A and Class B operators and Department approval of related training courses and training providers. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 that went into effect on December 22, 2018. Two comments were submitted on the draft guidance, but ultimately no revisions were incorporated. [Comment/Response document available.] Questions should be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or 717-772-5827.
-- Verification of Emergency Containment Structures for Aboveground Storage Tanks (DEP ID: 263-0900-022): This guidance provides information to assist tank owners and professional engineers when determining the adequacy of emergency containment structures and compliance with the technical regulations for aboveground storage tanks. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 that went into effect on December 22, 2018. No revisions were made to the draft TGD because the Department received no comments during its public comment period. Questions should be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or 717-772-5827.
For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Storage Tank Programs webpage.
[Posted: December 13, 2019] www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com
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