Aboveground Tanks
The purpose of the draft aboveground tank guidance is to establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated large aboveground storage tank systems [DEP ID: 263-4200-001]
This Guidance includes procedures for closure notification, tank system closure, tank handling, waste management and disposal, site assessment, sampling, sample analysis, release reporting and recordkeeping.
It was also revised to update sampling requirements consistent with regulatory requirements and other TGDs.
In addition, information was included that would be relevant to the storage tank owner during storage tank closure activities. Minor editorial changes were also made.
Click Here for a copy of the draft changes to this technical guidance.
DEP is also soliciting comments on the Aboveground Storage Tank System Closure Report Form (2630-FM-BECB0514) was also updated to capture the changes to this Guidance and to improve completeness of reported information.
Click Here for a copy of the revised form.
Questions on the Aboveground Tank Guidance should be directed to Magen Majeski, (717) 772-5810 or by e-mail to: mmajeski@pa.gov.
Underground Tanks
The purposes of the draft underground tank guidance are the same as the guidance for aboveground-- establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated large aboveground storage tank systems [DEP ID: 263-4500-601]
This Guidance includes procedures for closure notification, tank system closure, tank handling, waste management and disposal, site assessment, sampling, sample analysis, release reporting and recordkeeping.
It was also revised to update sampling requirements consistent with regulatory requirements and other TGDs.
In addition, information was included that would be relevant to the storage tank owner during storage tank closure activities. Minor editorial changes were also made.
Click Here for a copy of the draft changes to this technical guidance
DEP is also soliciting comments on the Underground Storage Tank System Closure Report Form (2630-FM-BECB0159) was also updated to capture the changes to this Guidance and to improve completeness of reported information.
Click Here for a copy of the revised form.
Questions on the Underground Tank Guidance should be directed to Kalynn Conner, (717) 772-5825 or by e-mail to kaconner@pa.gov.
Comments are due May 6.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on submitting comments and additional background information.
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[Posted: April 5, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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