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| EPA/SWER | RIN: 2050-AG46 | Publication ID: Spring 2011 |
| Title: Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations--Revisions to Existing Requirements and New Requirements for Secondary Containment and Operator Training | |
| Abstract: The Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations were first promulgated in 1988 primarily to prevent releases from retail petroleum marketers (gas stations) and other facilities into the environment. These regulations have reduced the incidents of contamination. However, there is a need to revise the regulations to incorporate changes to the UST program from the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as to update outdated portions of the regulations due to changes in technology since the 1980s. On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). Title XV, Subtitle B of this act (entitled the Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2005), amends Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the original legislation that created the UST program. There are key provisions of the EPAct that apply to states receiving federal UST funding but do not apply in Indian Country, including requirements for secondary containment and operator training. As a part of this action, EPA plans to develop regulations for secondary containment and operator training to apply in Indian Country and in states that choose not to obtain State Program Approval from EPA in order to achieve more consistent program results in release prevention and compliance. Both EPA and tribes recognize the importance of having requirements that can help to ensure parity in program implementation between states and in Indian Country, which is consistent with EPA's policy. Through this action, EPA will ensure federal enforceability of the EPAct provisions across the country. EPA will also use our knowledge of the program gained over the last 20 years to update and revise the regulations to make targeted changes to improve implementation and prevent UST releases. | |
| Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Economically Significant |
| RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
| Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector |
| CFR Citation: 40 CFR 280 and 281 | |
| Legal Authority: 42 USC 6991 | |
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| Additional Information: None | |
| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal |
| Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions | Federalism: No |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
| RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/oust/ | |
| Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 112 Animal Production; 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 31-33 Manufacturing; 42 Wholesale Trade; 44-45 Retail Trade; 447 Gasoline Stations; 481 Air Transportation; 483 Water Transportation; 484 Truck Transportation; 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation; 486 Pipeline Transportation; 48811 Airport Operations; 622 Hospitals; 72 Accommodation and Food Services | |
| RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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Agency Contact: Elizabeth McDermott Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste and Emergency Response 5401P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 603-7175 Fax:703 603-0175 Email: mcdermott.elizabeth@epamail.epa.gov Paul Miller Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste and Emergency Response 5401P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 603-7165 Fax:703 603-0175 Email: miller.paul@epamail.epa.gov |
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