EPA Proposes Sweeping Revisions to UST Regulations

EPA is proposing sweeping revisions to the 1988 40 CFR Part 280 underground storage tank (UST) regulations that will have far-reaching impact on all existing and new UST systems. While fuel distribution facilities ultimately will bear the greatest burden of these changes, the proposed revisions also will end the leak detection deferral for USTs used for fueling emergency power generators, field constructed tanks, airport hydrant systems, and wastewater treatment tanks not covered by Clean Water Act regulations. Read More>>