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TERC contains information on the following topics related to fuel storage:

Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks Summary Full Text
Oil, Used Summary Full Text
Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule) Summary Full Text
Tanks, Underground Summary Full Text
Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
Applies to: Any facility with Diesel fuel storage capacity exceeding 110 gallons (for underground tanks) or 1,320 gallons (10,000 lb) for above-ground tanks
Requires: For underground tanks: registration; leak detection and corrosion protection systems; insurance coverage. For above ground tanks: spill prevention and control plans, other safety-related requirements.
See also:
  • Fueling Operations - Best Practices
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
    • Oil, Used
    Applies to: Any facility that generates or accumulates used oil products, including lubricants, brake fluid, hydraulic fluids, and oil-based machining fluids
    Requires: Facilities must store and transport used oil according to specific regulations to avoid falling under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule)
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
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    Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC Rule)
    Applies to: Any facility with aboveground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 U.S. gallons, or completely buried oil storage capacity greater than 42,000 gallons. Oils covered under the rule include diesel fuel, gasoline, lubricating oils, water soluble machining oils, oil-filled electrical equipment, etc.
    Requires: Facilities are required to develop and implement a spill control plan
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
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    Tanks, Underground
    Applies to: Any facility having an underground tank storing more than 110 gallons of either petroleum or certain hazardous substances (some state rules may be more stringent)
    Requires: Facilities must register then installation with the appropriate state agency, must maintain leak detection, corrosion control, and other systems, and must follow closure requirements for temporarily or permanently closed tanks
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Oil, Used
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
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