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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › RELEASE DETECTION › Section 245.445 - Methods of release detection for piping

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Each method of release detection for piping used to
							 meet the requirements in §
													245.442 (relating to periodic
							 monitoring requirements for petroleum underground storage tank systems) shall
							 be conducted in accordance with the following:
(1)
Automatic line leak
						  detectors.
Methods which alert the operator to the presence of a leak
						  by restricting or automatically shutting off the flow of regulated substances
						  through piping or triggering an audible or visual alarm may be used only if
						  they detect leaks of 3 gallons-per-hour at 10 pounds per square inch line
						  pressure within 1 hour. An annual test of the operation of the automatic line
						  leak detector shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's
						  requirements.
(i) Except as provided in
						  subparagraph (ii), underground storage tank systems installed or replaced after
						  November 10, 2007, must have automatic line leak detectors with an automatic
						  pump shut-off device that shuts off the flow of regulated substances through
						  pressurized piping that routinely contains and conveys product from the tank
						  (See §
														245.421(a)(1)
						  (relating to performance standards for underground storage tank
						  systems).)
(ii) Owners and
						  operators of underground storage tank systems that store fuel solely for use by
						  emergency power generators shall install methods that trigger an audible or
						  visual alarm to meet the requirements in this subsection.
(iii) Except as provided in subparagraph
						  (ii), pressurized piping installed on or before November 10, 2007, that conveys
						  regulated substances must be equipped with a method that restricts or
						  automatically shuts off the flow of regulated substances and meets the
						  requirements in this section if the storage tank facility is unattended while
						  open for business.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › RELEASE DETECTION › Section 245.446 - Release detection recordkeeping

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Underground storage tank system owners and operators
							 shall maintain records in accordance with §
													245.435 (relating to reporting and
							 recordkeeping) demonstrating compliance with the applicable requirements of
							 §§
													245.441-245.446 (relating to release
							 detection). These records shall include the following:
(1) Written performance claims pertaining to
						  a release detection system used, and the manner in which these claims have been
						  justified or tested by the equipment manufacturer or installer, shall be
						  maintained for the entire time the release detection system is in use at the
						  facility.
(2) The results of any
						  sampling, testing or monitoring shall be maintained for at least 1 year, except
						  that the results of tank tightness testing conducted in accordance with §
													245.444(2)
						  (relating to methods of release detection for tanks) shall be retained until
						  the next test is conducted.
(3)
						  Written documentation of all calibration, maintenance and repair of release
						  detection equipment permanently located onsite shall be maintained for at least
						  1 year after the servicing work is completed. Schedules of required calibration
						  and maintenance provided by the release detection equipment manufacturer shall
						  be retained for the entire time the equipment is in use at the
						  facility.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.403 (relating to
								applicability); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.435 (relating to reporting and
								recordkeeping); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.444 (relating to methods of
								release detection for tanks); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.451 (relating to temporary
								removal from service
								(out-of-service)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › OUT-OF-SERVICE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS AND CLOSURE › Section 245.452 - Permanent closure and changes-in-service

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(a) At least 30 days before beginning either
						  permanent closure or a change-in-service under subsections (b)-(d), or within
						  another reasonable time determined by the Department, owners and operators
						  shall notify the Department on a form provided by the Department of their
						  intent to permanently close or make the change-in-service, unless the action is
						  in response to corrective action. The required assessment of the excavation
						  zone under §
													245.453 (relating to assessing the
						  site at closure or change-in-service) shall be performed after notifying the
						  Department but before completion of the permanent closure or a
						  change-in-service.
(b) To
						  permanently close a tank, owners and operators shall ensure that the tank is
						  empty and clean in accordance with a Nationally recognized code of practice by
						  removing the liquids and accumulated sludges. Tanks being permanently closed
						  shall also be either removed from the ground or filled with a nonshrinking,
						  inert solid material.
(c)
						  Replacement, removal or closure-in-place of underground product piping or
						  remote fill lines connected to a storage tank shall be considered a permanent
						  closure of that part of the underground storage tank system. A major
						  modification to the dispenser involving excavation beneath the dispenser and
						  removal of the dispenser shall also be considered permanent closure of that
						  part of the tank system. The requirements applicable to permanent closure of an
						  underground storage tank system also apply to the permanent closure of system
						  piping, remote fill lines, and dispensers.
(d) Before a change-in-service, owners and
						  operators shall ensure that the tank is empty and clean in accordance with a
						  Nationally recognized code of practice by removing the liquid and accumulated
						  sludge, and conduct a site assessment in accordance with §
						  245.453.
(e) The owner shall
						  complete and submit an amended tank registration form, signed by the owner and
						  the certified installer that provided direct onsite supervision of the tank
						  handling activity, to the Department within 30 days of either of the following:
(1) The completion of permanent
						  closure.
(2) Change-in-service of
						  the tank.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › OUT-OF-SERVICE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS AND CLOSURE › Section 245.453 - Assessing the site at closure or change-in-service

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(a) Before permanent closure or a
						  change-in-service is completed, owners and operators shall measure for the
						  presence of a release where contamination is most likely to be present at the
						  underground storage tank site. Owners and operators shall sample for releases.
						  Sampling may be accomplished in a manner consistent with the Department
						  technical document entitled "Closure Requirements for Underground Storage Tank
						  Systems" or in a manner at least as protective of public health and safety and
						  the environment and which meets all statutory and regulatory
						  requirements.
(b) If contaminated
						  soils, contaminated groundwater or free product as a liquid or vapor is
						  discovered under subsection (a), or by another manner, owners and operators
						  shall begin corrective action in accordance with Subchapter D (relating to
						  corrective action process for owners and operators of storage tanks and storage
						  tank facilities and other responsible parties).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.422 (relating to upgrading of
								existing underground storage tank systems); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.441 (relating to general
								requirements for underground storage tank systems); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.451 (relating to temporary
								removal from service (out-of-service)); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.452 (relating to permanent
								closure and changes-in-service); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.455 (relating to closure
								records).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › OUT-OF-SERVICE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS AND CLOSURE › Section 245.454 - Applicability to previously closed underground storage tank systems

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When directed by the Department, the owner and
							 operator of an underground storage tank system permanently closed before
							 December 22, 1988, shall assess the excavation zone and close the underground
							 storage tank system in accordance with this subchapter if the underground
							 storage tank system is, in the judgment of the Department, posing a current or
							 potential threat to human health and the environment.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.422 (relating to upgrading of
								existing underground storage tank systems); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.441 (relating to general
								requirements for underground storage tank systems); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.451 (relating to temporary
								removal from service
								(out-of-service)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS › OUT-OF-SERVICE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS AND CLOSURE › Section 245.455 - Closure records

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Owners and operators shall maintain records in
							 accordance with §
													245.435 (relating to reporting and
							 recordkeeping) that are capable of demonstrating compliance with closure
							 requirements under this subchapter. The results of the excavation zone
							 assessment required in §
													245.453 (relating to assessing the
							 site at closure or change-in-service) shall be maintained for at least 3 years
							 after completion of permanent closure or change-in-service in one of the
							 following ways:
(1) By the owners and
						  operators who took the underground storage tank system out of
						  service.
(2) By the current owners
						  and operators of the underground storage tank system site.
(3) By mailing these records to the
						  Department if they cannot be maintained at the closed facility.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.422 (relating to upgrading of
								existing underground storage tank systems); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.435 (relating to reporting and
								recordkeeping); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.441 (relating to general
								requirements for underground storage tank systems); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.451 (relating to temporary
								removal from service
								(out-of-service)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › GENERAL › Section 245.501 - Purpose

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This subchapter establishes technical standards and
							 requirements for operations and maintenance, design, construction and
							 installation, corrosion and deterioration prevention, release prevention and
							 leak detection, inspection, and closure and removal from service requirements
							 for large aboveground storage tanks and facilities and aboveground storage
							 tanks in underground vaults regulated under the act. Regulated aboveground
							 storage tanks are defined in §
													245.1 (relating to
							 definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › GENERAL › Section 245.502 - Scope

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The standards and requirements established in this
							 subchapter shall be applied through the use of appropriate current codes of
							 practice developed by Nationally recognized associations such as, but not
							 limited to, those referenced at §
													245.504 (relating to referenced
							 organizations) and through the use of manufacturer's specifications and sound
							 engineering practices. This subchapter is not intended to supersede other State
							 and Federal regulations or jurisdictional requirements when they are more
							 restrictive than the requirements in this part. This subchapter does not apply
							 to small aboveground storage tanks unless otherwise referenced in Subchapter G
							 (relating to simplified program for small aboveground storage
							 tanks).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › GENERAL › Section 245.503 - Variances

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When unique or peculiar circumstances make compliance
							 with this subchapter technically impractical, infeasible or unsafe, the
							 Department may, upon written application from the owner of a storage tank
							 system subject to this subchapter, grant a variance from one or more specific
							 provisions of this subchapter.
(1) A
						  variance may only be granted if the storage tank system meets alternative
						  technical standards that fully protect human health and the
						  environment.
(2) A written
						  application for a variance shall be submitted to the Department and provide the
						  following information:
(i) The facility name
						  and identification number for which the variance is sought.
(ii) Specific sections of this subchapter
						  from which the variance is sought.
(iii) The unique or peculiar conditions which
						  make compliance with the sections identified in subparagraph (ii) technically
						  impractical, infeasible or unsafe.
(iv) Evidence, including data, plans,
						  specifications and test results, which supports an alternative design,
						  practice, schedule or method as being at least as protective of human health
						  and the environment as the requirement of the sections identified in
						  subparagraph (ii).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › GENERAL › Section 245.504 - Referenced organizations

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(a)
						  Nationally-recognized associations which are referenced throughout this
						  subchapter are as follows:
(1) American
						  Concrete Institute (ACI).
(2)
						  American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
(3) American Petroleum Institute
						  (API).
(4) American Society of
						  Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
(5)
						  American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT).
(6) American Society for Testing and
						  Materials (ASTM).
(7) NACE
						  International-The Corrosion Society (NACE).
(8) National Fire Protection Association
						  (NFPA).
(9) Petroleum Equipment
						  Institute (PEI).
(10) SSPC-The
						  Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC).
(11) Steel Tank Institute (STI).
(12) Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › GENERAL › Section 245.505 - Applicability

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Existing tanks that become regulated due to the
							 addition of new regulated substances as defined in §
													245.1 ((relating to definitions)
							 (see subparagraph (iii)(A) and (B))), and the regulation of aboveground storage
							 tanks greater than 30,000 gallons capacity, storing heating oil that is
							 consumed on the premises (See definition of "consumptive use" in § 245.1)
							 are subject to the requirements in this chapter and shall be registered with
							 the Department.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 245.511 - General operations and maintenance

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A storage tank facility owner and operator shall
							 implement and have onsite a written operations and maintenance plan which
							 assures conformance with applicable safety and operational standards,
							 compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations, and shall use
							 appropriate work practices and procedures.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 245.512 - Facility operations and spill response plan

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An initial Spill Prevention Response Plan (Plan),
							 which addresses the requirements in sections 901-904 of the act (35 P.S.
							 §§
														6021.901-6021.904) and this
							 chapter, shall be submitted to the Department for a storage tank facility with
							 an aggregate aboveground storage capacity greater than 21,000 gallons. Plan
							 revisions or any addendum to the initial Plan shall be submitted to the
							 Department in writing or electronically within 180 days of any occurrences as
							 described in section 901(b) of the act. A current copy of the Plan shall be
							 readily available at the facility at all times.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 245.513 - Preventive maintenance and housekeeping requirements

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(a) A storage tank facility owner and
						  operator shall establish and implement a preventive maintenance and
						  housekeeping program which protects the integrity of the system from
						  degradation and protects the public health and the environment.
(b) The storage tank facility owner and
						  operator shall establish and implement routine maintenance inspection
						  procedures at each storage tank facility.
(1)
						  The facility owner and operator are responsible to assure that a visual
						  inspection is performed once every 72 hours. The visual inspection may be
						  accomplished by or supplemented with electronic surveillance and shall include:
(i) A check of the facility to ensure that no
						  potential hazardous environmental conditions exist. This includes a check for
						  evidence of a release for example, spill, overflow or leakage.
(ii) A check of the containment areas for
						  accumulation of water and a confirmation that containment drain valves are
						  secured in a closed position when not in use. If excessive water has
						  accumulated, it shall be drained off and disposed of in accordance with
						  applicable State and Federal requirements.
(iii) In the case of aboveground storage
						  tanks in underground vaults, a check of the continuous leak detection system,
						  as required under §
															245.523(7)
						  (relating to aboveground storage tanks in underground vaults), to ensure the
						  equipment is functioning as designed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 245.514 - Security

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(a) The storage
						  tank facility owner and operator are responsible to assure that appropriate
						  security measures and procedures based on the facility location are established
						  and implemented to protect the environment and the public. These security
						  measures and procedures may include, but are not limited to monitoring,
						  fencing, lighting, access control, locked entrances and securing of valves and
						  dispensers.
(b) The owner and
						  operator of an aboveground storage tank facility with an aggregate aboveground
						  storage capacity greater than 21,000 gallons shall maintain a written or
						  electronic log. At a minimum, each log entry must identify the name of the
						  individual performing tank handling and inspection activities, the individual's
						  signature or equivalent verification of presence onsite, the company name, the
						  date of work, start and end times, and a brief description of work performed,
						  including tank identification.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.516 (relating to recordkeeping
								requirements).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE › Section 245.515 - Labeling/marking of aboveground storage tank systems

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(a) The storage tank facility owner and
						  operator are responsible to assure aboveground storage tank systems are
						  labeled/marked in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with
						  Federal and State requirements. Tank labels/marks shall be easily legible from
						  outside the containment area and shall be capable of readily identifying the
						  regulated substance stored.
(b) The
						  storage tank facility owner and operator shall be capable of readily
						  identifying the substances transferred in the regulated piping system and be
						  able to determine flow control points, including pumps, valves and dispensers
						  through labeling or other suitable means.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION › Section 245.521 - Performance standards for aboveground storage tanks

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(a) Aboveground storage tank construction
						  shall meet or exceed Nationally recognized industry association codes of
						  practice. New aboveground storage tank systems shall be installed in accordance
						  with applicable codes of practice and consistent with manufacturer's or
						  fabricator's specifications as specified in §
													245.522 (relating to new
						  aboveground storage tank installations and reconstructions).
(b) Aboveground storage tank modifications
						  shall be in accordance with industry codes of practice as specified in §
													245.524 (relating to aboveground
						  tank modifications).
(c)
						  Aboveground storage tanks shall be protected from corrosion and deterioration
						  as specified in §§
													245.531-245.534 (relating to corrosion and
						  deterioration prevention).
(d) A
						  leak monitoring system shall be installed as specified in §
													245.543 (relating to leak
						  detection requirements).
(e) A
						  release prevention system shall be installed as specified in §§
													245.541 and
						  245.542 (relating to overfill
						  prevention requirements; and containment requirements for aboveground storage
						  tank systems).
(f) Aboveground
						  storage tanks shall be tested according to industry standards before being
						  placed in service as specified in §§ 245.522 and 245.524.
(g) Aboveground storage tanks shall be
						  inspected at installation, reconstruction or relocation and when a major
						  modification is performed on a tank as specified in §
													245.554 (relating to installation
						  and modification inspections).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.522 (relating to new
								aboveground storage tank installations and
								reconstructions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION › Section 245.524 - Aboveground tank modifications

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(a) Modifications performed on aboveground
						  storage tank systems shall be designed and implemented in accordance with
						  current codes of practice developed by Nationally recognized associations such
						  as API, ACI, ASME, ASTM, NACE, STI or UL.
(b) Modifications shall be performed in
						  accordance with Nationally recognized codes and manufacturer's specifications
						  or a professional engineer's design requirements.
(c) Aboveground storage tank systems which
						  are modified shall be inspected and tested according to industry standards
						  before being put in service when a major modification has been performed on the
						  storage tank system. Deficiencies shall be remedied before being returned to
						  service.
(d) The Department may
						  require the tank owner to submit documentation of construction modification
						  design criteria and engineering specifications for review.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.521 (relating to performance
								standards for aboveground storage tanks); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.552 (relating to in-service
								inspections); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.553 (relating to
								out-of-service inspections); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.554 (relating to installation
								and modification inspections).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION › Section 245.525 - Ancillary equipment for aboveground storage tanks

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(a) Ancillary equipment shall be designed and
						  installed in accordance with Nationally recognized codes of practice and
						  manufacturer's specifications such as API, ASME, ASTM, UL, PEI or ANSI.
						  Ancillary equipment shall be in good working order and maintained according to
						  manufacturer's specifications and accepted industry practices. Ancillary
						  equipment shall be compatible with the stored substance.
(b) Aboveground storage tanks must be
						  appropriately vented to protect the tank from over pressurization and excessive
						  vacuums. Vents shall meet or exceed the appropriate codes of practice developed
						  by Nationally recognized associations such as API and NFPA. Normal venting must
						  allow the tank to breathe when transferring the stored product. Emergency
						  venting must ensure that the safe pressure for the tank is not
						  exceeded.
(c) Aboveground storage
						  tank connections through which regulated substance can flow must be equipped
						  with an operating valve adjacent to the tank to control flow of substance.
						  Appropriate valves must be installed to meet or exceed current codes of
						  practice and jurisdictional requirements. Valves shall be designed, installed
						  and maintained according to current codes of practice.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION › Section 245.526 - Piping for aboveground storage tanks

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(a) Piping shall be compatible with the
						  substance stored and properly designed to resist internal and external wear,
						  vibration and shock.
(b) New and
						  replacement piping shall be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance with
						  current codes of practice developed by Nationally recognized associations such
						  as API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, PEI or STI. Installation of piping shall meet or
						  exceed current codes of practice and be in strict accordance with
						  manufacturer's specifications. Piping shall be tested for tightness before
						  being placed in service and all deficiencies remedied.
(c) Piping in contact with the soil or an
						  electrolyte shall be adequately protected from corrosion in accordance with
						  current codes of practice developed by Nationally recognized associations such
						  as NACE or API.
(d) Piping shall be
						  tested and inspected in accordance with current industry practices and
						  §§
													245.552 and
						  245.553 (relating to in-service
						  inspections; and out-of-service inspections).
(e) Aboveground piping shall be adequately
						  supported and be protected from physical damage caused by freezing, frost
						  heaving and vehicular traffic.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › CORROSION AND DETERIORATION PREVENTION › Section 245.531 - General corrosion and deterioration requirements

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(a) Aboveground storage tank systems must be
						  continuously protected from corrosion and deterioration.
(b) Metallic tank bottoms in direct contact
						  with the soil or other electrolyte shall be evaluated by a corrosion expert to
						  determine if cathodic protection is necessary or appropriate.
(c) Tank bottoms that are not adequately
						  protected from corrosion and deterioration shall be upgraded to meet
						  §§
													245.532 and
						  245.534 (relating to cathodic
						  protection systems; and interior linings and coatings).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															78a.57 (relating to control,
								storage and disposal of production fluids); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.521 (relating to performance
								standards for aboveground storage
								tanks).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › CORROSION AND DETERIORATION PREVENTION › Section 245.532 - Cathodic protection systems

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(a) When required for corrosion prevention,
						  cathodic protection systems must consist of one or more of the following:
(1) Sacrificial anodes and dielectric
						  coating.
(2) Impressed
						  current.
(3) Another method
						  specified in an appropriate Nationally recognized association code of
						  practice.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › CORROSION AND DETERIORATION PREVENTION › Section 245.533 - Coating exterior tank and piping surfaces

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The exterior surfaces of aboveground storage tanks
							 and piping shall be protected by a suitable coating which prevents corrosion
							 and deterioration. The coating system shall be maintained throughout the entire
							 operational life of the tank.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															78a.57 (relating to control,
								storage and disposal of production fluids); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.521 (relating to performance
								standards for aboveground storage
								tanks).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › CORROSION AND DETERIORATION PREVENTION › Section 245.534 - Interior linings and coatings

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(a) Coating or lining systems may be used to
						  protect aboveground storage tank interiors from corrosion and deterioration.
						  The coating or lining system shall be designed in accordance with current codes
						  of practice. Coating or lining systems must be bonded firmly to the interior
						  surfaces of the tank.
(b) Specific
						  requirements are as follows:
(1) Coatings and
						  linings shall be chemically compatible with the substance to be
						  stored.
(2) Coating material shall
						  be applied and cured in strict accordance with manufacturer's
						  specifications.
(3) Surfaces shall
						  be prepared and inspected in accordance with applicable Nationally-recognized
						  codes and standards.
(4) Coatings
						  used to protect the bottom of a tank shall extend up the side of the tank a
						  minimum of 18 inches, while some forms of lining may cover the entire tank
						  interior.
(5) Coatings shall be
						  examined for blisters and air pockets, and tested for pinholes. The coating
						  thickness shall be checked to assure compliance with manufacturer's
						  specifications.
(6) Defects in
						  coating or lining systems shall be repaired or corrected prior to putting the
						  tank or system into service.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › RELEASE PREVENTION AND LEAK DETECTION › Section 245.541 - Overfill prevention requirements

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(a) Owners and operators shall ensure that
						  releases due to spilling or overfilling do not occur. The owner and operator
						  shall ensure that the volume available in the aboveground storage tank is
						  greater than the volume of product to be transferred to the tank before the
						  transfer is made and that the transfer operation is monitored constantly to
						  prevent overfilling and spilling. Immediate action shall be taken to stop the
						  flow of regulated substance prior to exceeding tank capacity or in the event
						  that an equipment failure occurs.
(b) Aboveground storage tanks shall be
						  installed with the following:
(1) A gauge or
						  monitoring device which accurately indicates the level or volume in the tank
						  and is visible to the individual responsible for the transfer of product. The
						  monitoring device shall be installed, calibrated and maintained in accordance
						  with manufacturer's specifications.
(2) A high-level alarm with an automatic
						  high-level cut-off device or a high-level alarm with a manned operator shutdown
						  procedure in operation. The shutdown procedure must be in writing and shall be
						  provided to the Department upon request.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › RELEASE PREVENTION AND LEAK DETECTION › Section 245.543 - Leak detection requirements

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(a)
						  Aboveground storage tank systems shall be provided with a method of leak
						  detection at installation that is capable of detecting a release. The leak
						  detection method shall be monitored at least monthly and shall be installed,
						  calibrated, operated and maintained in accordance with industry practices and
						  manufacturer's specifications.
(1) The area
						  beneath the aboveground storage tank bottom shall be monitored for leakage by
						  visual, mechanical or electronic leak detection methods.
(2) Observation wells outside of the
						  secondary containment structure do not satisfy the leak detection
						  requirements.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTIONS › Section 245.551 - General requirements for third-party inspections

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(a) Aboveground storage tank owners and
						  operators shall have their aboveground storage tank systems inspected by a
						  Department-certified aboveground storage tank inspector at frequencies in this
						  subchapter. Inspections will check for compliance with State and Federal
						  requirements and adherence to current codes of practice developed by Nationally
						  recognized associations, tank manufacturer's instructions and design engineer's
						  specifications.
(b) Only
						  Department-certified inspectors, certified for the applicable inspector
						  certification category, shall be used to satisfy requirements for:
(1) In-service inspections.
(2) Out-of-service inspections.
(3) Installation and modification
						  inspections.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTIONS › Section 245.552 - In-service inspections

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(a) The
						  in-service inspection must follow the guidelines of a Nationally recognized
						  association such as API 653, API 570 and applicable engineering criteria (See
						  §§
													245.524(b),
						  245.542(d)(2) and
						  245.543(d)
						  (relating to aboveground tank modifications; containment requirements for
						  aboveground storage tank systems; and leak detection requirements).)
(b) The in-service inspection must evaluate
						  the following:
(1) Containment
						  areas.
(2) Foundation.
(3) Tank shell.
(4) Tank roof.
(5) Appurtenances.
(6) Ancillary equipment including
						  piping.
(7) Leak detection
						  method.
(8) Cathodic protection
						  system, if installed.
(9) Tank
						  system integrity and suitability for service.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTIONS › Section 245.553 - Out-of-service inspections

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(a)
						  Inspections must follow the guidelines of a Nationally recognized association
						  such as API 653, API 570 or ASME and applicable engineering criteria (see
						  §§
													245.524(b),
						  245.534(c), 245.542(d)(2) and 245.543(d).)
(b) The out-of-service inspection shall
						  evaluate the following:
(1) Containment
						  areas.
(2) Foundation and
						  supports.
(3) Tank shell.
(4) Tank roof.
(5) Tank bottom.
(6) Appurtenances.
(7) Ancillary equipment including
						  piping.
(8) Leak detection
						  method.
(9) Cathodic protection
						  system, if installed.
(10) Internal
						  linings and coatings, if installed.
(11) Aboveground storage tank system
						  integrity and suitability for service.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article VI - General Health and Safety › Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM › Subchapter F - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES › ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTIONS › Section 245.554 - Installation and modification inspections

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(a) Aboveground storage tank systems shall be
						  inspected by a Department-certified inspector at the time of installation in
						  accordance with §
													245.522 (relating to new
						  aboveground storage tank installations and reconstructions), and current
						  Nationally recognized association's code of practice and manufacturer's
						  specifications.
(b) Major
						  modifications shall be inspected by a Department-certified inspector at the
						  time of modification under §
													245.524 (relating to aboveground
						  tank modifications) and current codes of practice developed by Nationally
						  recognized associations prior to being put back in service. When modifications
						  are made to the tank floor, the next inspection date projections shall be
						  determined based on the condition of the tank subsequent to those modifications
						  and reported to the Department by the certified inspector on the appropriate
						  inspection form provided by the Department. Other site-specific conditions, for
						  example, maintenance practices, previous repairs, the nature of the substance
						  stored or soil conditions that may affect corrosion rate life or aboveground
						  storage tank system integrity should be considered when projecting tank service
						  life and the next inspection interval.
(c) Aboveground storage tanks which are
						  relocated or reconstructed shall be inspected by a Department-certified
						  inspector and tested for tightness in accordance with §
													245.522 and current codes of
						  practice developed by Nationally recognized associations prior to being put in
						  service.
(d) The completed
						  inspection report for installation and modification inspections shall be
						  retained with the facility records under §
													245.516 (relating to recordkeeping
						  requirements).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															245.113 (relating to certified
								inspector experience and qualifications); 25 Pa. Code §
															245.521 (relating to performance
								standards for standards for aboveground storage tanks); and 25 Pa. Code §
															245.562 (relating to temporary
								removal from service
								(out-of-service)).