ECS Eclipse News

February 17, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

Rhode Island Single-Walled UST systems Removal Deadline

Owners or of a single-walled UST system in Rhode Island, should be aware that a deadline for permanent closure of these systems may apply to their facility, depending on date of install.

Tagged under:Regulations, Rhode Island, single wall tanks, Underground storage tanks, UST removals

February 14, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

EPA Strengthening 1988 Regulations

Are you aware that the first time since federal regulations regarding underground storage tanks (USTs) were first promulgated in 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant changes and additions to these regulations? The proposed rulemaking includes new requirements for USTs primarily focusing on proper operation and maintenance, training, additional release detection requirements and testing of secondary systems and spill prevention.

Tagged under:EPA, gas station tanks, petroleum, Regulations, tank regulations, underground storage tanks, UST Compliance

January 9, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

Northeastern US States move forward with Phase-out of Stage II Vapor Recovery

If your gasoline dispensing facility is subject to Stage II Vapor Recovery regulations, the remaining days for your Stage II vapor recovery system may be numbered. As you may have read or heard, some states have already changed their regulations to eliminate the requirement for Stage II Vapor Recovery.

Tagged under:Decommissioning, Regulations, Stage II Vapor Recovery

January 3, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)