Tag: Leak Detection

9 Steps to Prepare for a UST Inspection—Plus, Understand Your UST Insurance Coverage

By Clare Condon May 19, 2015 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends conducting these inspections at least monthly and, while not as thorough as an operations and maintenance (O&M) inspection, each inspection should be recorded by date and initialed. 9 Steps for Inspecting Your USTs Step 1. Release Detection System—Check the release detection system to ensure it is working properly. […]

UST Enforcement Finds Leak Detection Lacking

By Clare Condon Sep 26, 2014 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

UST Enforcement Finds Leak Detection Lacking In June and July 2014, the EPA announced enforcement settlements that illustrate the need for all UST owners and operators, from the largest to the smallest, to comply with regulatory requirements. In early June, for example, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in Virginia certified it was in compliance with […]