Is a tank inspection date enough? A tank inspection date is not an integrity program. A June 2026 proposal from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is renewing attention on how tank-inspection intervals are established. The proposal would update the edition of API Standard 653 incorporated into PHMSA’s hazardous-liquid pipeline regulations and allow …
Beyond the Inspection Date – What PHMSA’s Proposed Breakout Tank Rule Could MeanRead More
Understanding Business Environmental Risks (BERs): Beyond the Phase I ESA When evaluating a commercial property, environmental due diligence extends beyond contamination concerns to include Business Environmental Risks (BERs)—factors that may impact a property’s value, operations, or regulatory standing. ASTM defines BERs as risks with “material environmental or environmentally-driven impacts” on a business. Unlike Recognized Environmental …
The regulatory journey of underground storage tanks (USTs) officially began in 1984, but the concern for USTs started much earlier. In the mid-1970s, trade associations like the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), Steel Tank Institute (STI), and the American Petroleum Institute (API) began addressing the growing issue of UST leaks. These leaks were primarily due to …
What to do if a Major Weather Event threatens or impacts your Underground or Aboveground Storage Tanks: When your underground storage tank (UST) or aboveground storage tank (AST) facility is affected by a major weather event like a hurricane, superstorm, straight winds or flood, it’s crucial to take specific steps to safeguard your site. These …
Handling UST/AST #StorageTank Impacts around Major Weather EventsRead More
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