Tag: State Program Approval

USTs

The Projected E15 Rule and Its Effect on USTs

By William C. Schillaci Oct 10, 2019 Regulatory Developments

Updated: Oct 10, 2019

Appeals from the petroleum industry notwithstanding, the EPA recently announced that it will continue to take action to “significantly increase the 2020 U.S. biofuel mandate.” One promised action is rulemaking to streamline labeling and “remove other barriers” to the sale of E15, a fuel comprising 85 percent (%) conventional gasoline and 15% ethanol.

Six Tips for a Successful LUST Closure

By Clare Condon Sep 23, 2014 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Six Tips for a Successful LUST Closure Tip #1: Understand how the UST program works. Because of the number and diversity of underground storage tanks (USTs) in use nationwide, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized early on that state and local governments were in the best position to oversee UST programs. To ensure state programs […]