Tag: Overfill Protection

UST O&M – Release Detection Changes in the Works

By Clare Condon Sep 2, 2014 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

UST O&M—Release Detection Changes in the Works Leak detection is a key component of a compliant UST operation, but one that is often found to be lacking when it comes to ongoing system O&M. According to the EPA, although inspectors often find release detection equipment installed on UST systems, they also routinely find that it […]

UST O&M – Walkthrough Inspection Changes in the Works

By Clare Condon Sep 1, 2014 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

UST O&M—Changes in the Works Historically, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) UST regulations were focused on improved equipment, with not a lot of attention given to O&M practices. However, based on more than 20 years of regulatory experience, the EPA acknowledges that a higher level of O&M, in addition to better equipment, is required to […]