Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 165 - Corporation Commission › Chapter 15 - Fuel Inspection › Subchapter 3 - Fuel Specialists, Testing, Accessibility, and Assistance › Part 7 - STORAGE TANKS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT › Section 165:15-3-20 - Water in storage tanks

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Water in storage tanks in excess of
				  Commission standards is prohibited.
All underground storage tanks must
				  be checked for water by the Fuel Specialist from time to time. However, water
				  inspections by the Fuel Specialist does not remove the responsibility of the
				  tank owner/operator that water levels in tanks do not exceed Commission
				  standards, rules, and requirements.
(b)
Area surrounding fill pipe.
The area surrounding the fill pipe to the storage tank must not contain any
				  water. When water is present, the owner or operator is responsible for promptly
				  removing the water. Upon the second notice of violation of this subsection, the
				  owner or operator must make whatever system modifications are necessary to
				  prevent water from entering the spill containment and may be subject to
				  citation or formal enforcement action.
(c)
Fill pipe.
All fill pipes to
				  storage tanks must have watertight caps that must be securely fastened at all
				  times, except when servicing the tank(s), for fuel deliveries, and
				  inspections.
(d)
Water
				  removal; repairs.
When a Fuel Specialist checks a motor fuel storage
				  tank at a retail outlet and finds water in it, it is the responsibility of the
				  owner or operator of the retail outlet to completely remove the water and make
				  necessary repairs to prevent any water intrusion to the storage tank. Water
				  shall not exceed one inch (1") in depth when measured with water indicating
				  paste or other acceptable means in any tank utilized in the storage of diesel,
				  gasoline, gasoline-ether blends, and kerosene sold at retail. No water phase
				  greater than one-fourth inch (1/4") as determined by an appropriate detection
				  paste or other acceptable means is allowed to accumulate in any tank utilized
				  in the storage of gasoline-alcohol blend, biodiesel blends, E85 fuel ethanol,
				  aviation gasoline, and aviation turbine fuel. The owner or operator is required
				  to find the source of the water including, but not limited to, excavating and
				  replacing the product line(s) and/or the storage tank(s) as necessary. This
				  must be done as quickly as possible. The Fuel Specialist or Compliance and
				  Inspection Manager may be notified verbally or by written confirmation when the
				  necessary repairs have been completed.
(e)
Water from dispensing
				  nozzle.
When a Fuel Specialist checks a retail outlet for water and
				  finds water coming through the dispensing nozzle, it is the responsibility of
				  the Fuel Specialist to immediately take the affected dispensing unit or units
				  out of operation. The owner or operator is required to find the source of the
				  water, including but not limited to, excavating and replacing the product lines
				  and/or the storage tanks as necessary. The product dispensing units are to
				  remain out of operation until the water intrusion problem(s) are corrected and
				  permission to commence operation is given by the Fuel Specialist to the owner
				  or operator.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1052, eff 5-11-01 ; Amended at 21
						Ok Reg 2029, eff 7-1-04 ; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1650, eff 7-1-06 ; Amended at 30
						Ok Reg 583, eff 7-1-13