You have met the 1998 upgrade deadline by installing spill protection and overfill prevention. What many tank owners don't know is that having upgraded tank equipment and an ATG do not keep you in compliance if they are not managed properly. In the post-December 1998 deadline era, both federal and state regulators are expected to turn their attention to ensuring that tank owners have met both hardware requirements and ongoing tests and inspections.
State regulations can, in some cases, require more frequent testing and additional paperwork.
As a result, the time and expertise involved in managing compliance and communicating with regulators is expected to be significant. ATG or SIR A technician installs an automatic tank gauge. Over the years advances in tank testing instruments and methodology have improved the accuracy for detecting leaks in USTs. We have found that ATGs are the best early-warning system against leaks. They provide the reassurance that tanks will be monitored on a 24-hour basis.