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May 17, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

EPA: New Regulations Allow Recognition of “Widespread Use” and Stage II Vapor Recovery Removal

The US EPA announced that effective May 16th, 2012, the phasing out and decommissioning of Stage II Vapor Collection systems that collects vapors during motor vehicle gasoline fueling may be allowed.

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May 9, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

What is an autodial Failure Alarm?

If you have a Veeder Root Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) equipped with the proper communication equipment, it can be programmed to automatically call out to another device elsewhere (either a computer or a fax machine) and send specific reports and/or information about alarm conditions.

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March 2, 2012 by Joel (comments: 0)

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR MONTHLY UST SYSTEM & COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

As most of you probably know, the EPA is moving forward to promulgate new regulations requiring frequent (every 30 days as a matter of fact)  UST system inspections to be performed by a Class B operator or it’s designee for their respective sites.

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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.

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