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

Diesel Fuel Requirements (Marine) Summary Full Text
Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks Summary Full Text
Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule) Summary Full Text
Spills and Leaks, Reporting Summary Full Text
Tanks, Underground Summary Full Text
Diesel Fuel Requirements (Marine)
Applies to: All vessels registered in any of over 150 countries (including the U.S.) that are signatories to the MARPOL agreement.
Requires: Sulfur content of fuel must be below a specified maximum. Special rules apply when operating in designated geographical areas.
See also:
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Clean Air Act
  • Engine Emissions (Marine Engines)
  • National Clean Diesel Campaign (exit TERC)
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    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
    • 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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    Spills and Leaks, Reporting
    Applies to: Any person, company or organization responsible for a release or spill
    Requires: Any person or organization responsible for a release or spill is required to notify the federal National Response Center when the amount reaches a federally determined limit
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste Determination
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC Rule)
    • 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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