Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Background :
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Background Storage Tank Program - established under provisions of Act 32 of 1989, as amended
Underground Tank Provisions correlation to
Federal Rules at 40 CFR, Part 280
Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005
Storage Tank Advisory Committee Report
Support Administrative and Technical changes
Oppose Tank Registration Fee Increases
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapter A - key issues:
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapter A - key issues Definitional Changes
Additional Tanks Regulated/Re-regulated
Aboveground consumptive-use heating oil tanks
Regulated substance additions/changes
Phase-in provisions to meet Technical Standards
Comprehensive Tank Registration Provisions
Codifies current Policy & Procedures
Includes Operating Permits & Renewals
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapters B & C - key issues:
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapters B & C - key issues Installer/Inspector Certification Program
Certification & Renewal emphasis on industry training – continuing education
Company Certification requirements
Standards of Performance provisions
Simplifies Site-Specific Installation Permit (SSIP) Process for:
New facilities w/only small aboveground tanks
Replacement large aboveground tanks
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapter E - key issues:
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapter E - key issues Underground Storage Tank Inspections
* Routine inspection every 3 years
* Owner/Operator training provision
Underground Tank Systems
* Total secondary containment for new & replacement tanks or piping system
* Monitor secondary containment (tank, piping & ` sump interstitial spaces)
Upgrade automatic line leak-detectors
Note *Relate to Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapters F & G - key issues:
Proposed Changes to Chapter 245 Subchapters F & G - key issues Aboveground Storage Tank Inspections
Internal tank linings
Integrity determination & inspection intervals
Address/Remedy inspection findings
Aboveground Storage Tank Systems
Upgrade deadlines (overfill alarm, tank gauge & emergency containment)
Design criteria, engineering specifications & tank examination or testing procedures
Summary of Proposed Rule:
Summary of Proposed Rule Addresses and resolves key issues, and provides several necessary clarifications, minor edits and reference changes
Improves Third-party Inspection Program, Underground Tank System compliance, response to releases and helps to prevent or reduce future releases
Publish as Proposed Rulemaking with
60-days public comment