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InstituteUnderground Storage TanksSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyFocus AreaWhat Would you Do QuestionsEnglishAnalysisTank SystemsUSA

What Would You Do?

Options for Addressing Aging Underground Storage Tanks - Scenario

Scenario: Our company has multiple sites with underground storage tanks all approximately 25 years old. We are concerned about the aging tank systems. Do we have to replace them once they hit 30 years even if they are still performing well?

Yes

No

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Options for Addressing Aging Underground Storage Tanks - Scenario: Answer

Answer: No. The federal UST regulation does not require USTs be removed based on age. The regulation sets performance standards for USTs, along with other requirements for owners and operators such as compatibility, operation and maintenance, inspections, and financial responsibility. Under the federal UST regulation, UST owners and operators who continue meeting those requirements may continue to operate their USTs regardless of age.

However, several state implementing UST agencies or local jurisdictions explicitly require or required certain USTs or major components of USTs like tanks or piping be removed from service or replaced, for several reason including once they reach a certain age.

Owners and operators should check with their implementing agency for requirements that apply to them.

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InstituteUnderground Storage TanksSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyFocus AreaWhat Would you Do QuestionsEnglishAnalysisTank SystemsUSA

What Would You Do?

InstituteUnderground Storage TanksSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyFocus AreaWhat Would you Do QuestionsEnglishAnalysisTank SystemsUSA

Options for Addressing Aging Underground Storage Tanks - Scenario

Scenario: Our company has multiple sites with underground storage tanks all approximately 25 years old. We are concerned about the aging tank systems. Do we have to replace them once they hit 30 years even if they are still performing well?

Yes

No

Not enough information provided

Click below to see the answer.

Options for Addressing Aging Underground Storage Tanks - Scenario: Answer

Answer: No. The federal UST regulation does not require USTs be removed based on age. The regulation sets performance standards for USTs, along with other requirements for owners and operators such as compatibility, operation and maintenance, inspections, and financial responsibility. Under the federal UST regulation, UST owners and operators who continue meeting those requirements may continue to operate their USTs regardless of age.

However, several state implementing UST agencies or local jurisdictions explicitly require or required certain USTs or major components of USTs like tanks or piping be removed from service or replaced, for several reason including once they reach a certain age.

Owners and operators should check with their implementing agency for requirements that apply to them.

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