Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(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.
(2) The facility owner and operator are
responsible to assure that a maintenance inspection of each aboveground storage
tank system is performed each month. The maintenance inspection shall include
all of the following:
(i) An inspection of
the tank system exterior surfaces for deterioration and maintenance
deficiencies including a visual check for cracks, areas of wear, excessive
settlement and deterioration of the foundation and supports.
(ii) Ancillary equipment and appurtenances
shall be visually checked for operational malfunctions.
(iii) An inspection of containment and
transfer areas for cracks, defects and fire hazards.
(iv) A check of overfill prevention equipment
and monitoring of the leak detection system.
(v) The monthly maintenance inspection report
shall be completed and signed by the individual who conducted the inspections
and maintained for 1 year.
(3) The facility owner and operator are
responsible to establish a process to assure that storage tank vents are
operational and free of restrictions.
(c) The storage tank facility owner and
operator shall immediately initiate the actions necessary to correct
deficiencies noted during the 72-hour visual and monthly maintenance
inspections.
(d) Repairs to
aboveground storage tank systems shall be properly conducted in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions, a code of practice developed by a Nationally
recognized association or an independent testing laboratory.
