Storage Tank Systems

Storage Tank Systems

Course Length: 20 minutes (Eng) / 25 minutes (Span)

Video Runtime: 17:03 (Eng) / 20:47 (Span)

Overview: A leaking storage tank can be a big problem. The biggest concern is that petroleum and other hazardous substances can contaminate the soil and groundwater. This is important because almost half of the people in the U.S. get their drinking water from the ground. A leaking tank can cause other problems like fires and explosions. Correctly managing your tank systems will protect your business, the people in your community, and the environment. It will also reduce risks, help you avoid fines, and keep people safe and healthy.

Storage Tank Systems is designed to educate owners and operators about the rules they need to follow for underground and aboveground storage tanks.

Objectives:

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

• Explain Underground Storage Tank (UST) owner and operator's responsibilities
• Describe how to properly manage Underground Storage Tank (UST) containing petroleum or hazardous substances
• Recognize how and when to follow regulations for Underground Storage Tanks (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)
• Discuss Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) applicability and inspection requirements

Outline:

Storage Tank Systems covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Underground Storage Tanks

• Overview
  • Definitions
  • Design, Construction, Installation, and Notification
  • Operating requirements
  • Exclusions
• Administrative Requirements
  • Financial responsibility
  • Lender liability
  • Operator training
• Release Detection
  • Release response
  • Release reporting
  • Corrective action

Aboveground Storage Tanks

• Overview
  • Definitions
  • Regulations including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Flammable Liquids, Air permits

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

• Overview
  • Who is covered
  • Oil storage capacity and reasonable discharge
  • Facility requirements
  • Plan preparation and certification
  • Industry standards
• Inspection, Evaluation, and Testing requirements
  • General Requirements
  • Onshore Facilities
  • Onshore Oil Production Facilities
  • Offshore Oil Drilling, Production, and Workover Facilities
  • Onshore Facilities – Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: 40 CFR 280-281

Copyright Date: 2025

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