Request for Review
Costs that have been denied based on incomplete work, missing documentation, work not approved, etc. are subject to review. The denied cost will be included in the payment notification letter distributed by the Finance Section of the Division with a time frame of thirty days to submit a request for review (RFR) (pdf) .Secondary Containment
(applies to all systems installed after May 23, 2008) Examples of secondary containment: Double-wall tank Double-wall piping Under-dispenser containment (dispenser sump ) Submersible turbine pump sump Instances where secondary containment is now required: Any new tank installation Any new piping installation Any new dispenser installation A replacement tank A replacement of an entire piping run A…Site Checks
A site check involves sampling soil, groundwater, or a combination of both, from an area where a release may have occurred. When the Division suspects that a release may have occurred from any portion of a UST system, a site check will be required. Releases most often occur from dispensers or spill buckets. If a request has been made to perform a site check, collect the appropriate sample using…Site Rehabilitation Contractor Certification Application
The information on the application is used to determine the qualifications of the application to perform remediation activities for the Division as either a Class I contractor or a Class II contractor. Application Form (pdf), W-9 Form, The W-9 form provides the applicable identification information that is used to process payments for performance for the Division that includes the mailing address and taxpayer identification number.Underground Storage Tanks Permitting, Compliance
Forms, Permits - New Installation Required Operator Training Guidance Documents, Logs Emergency Generator UST Systems Regulatory Position Papers Annual Registration Compliance Inspections Marinas - Special Requirements Site Checks System Closures Transfer of Ownership Alternative Fuels Walkthrough Inspections Systems With Field-Constructed Tanks and Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems Report a…, Effective May 26, 2017, a release must be reported within 24 hours., DHEC's 24-Hour Emergency Response Line for Accidental Spills, 1-, 888-481-0125, Report it! Permit CentralUST Regulatory Position Papers
The following regulatory position papers have been drafted to provide compliance options related to issues that may be cited during inspection:, Interstitial monitoring of open or closed piping systems Download PDF (In-Line Leak Detector) Monitoring section of piping connected to the pump head, when a mechanical line leak detector has been installed in the product piping and a portion of the piping between the pump head and the leak detector is not being monitored for the 3.0 GPH leak Download PDF Low Level Containment Sump Testing to…UST System Closures
Temporary Closure/Extended-Out-Of-Use (EOU), Temporary Closure is an option that tank owners may choose when they decide not to use the tanks for a period of time. The proper temporary closure is referred to as Extended-Out-Of-Use (EOU). In order for a facility to remain in compliance while out-of-use, the following requirements must be met: The tanks should be pumped out to less than one inch of product. If the tanks are not pumped out,…, permanently closed, if it does not meet the cathodic protection requirements found in Regulation 61-92, Part 280.20 and 280.21 (pdf) ., Permanent Closure, There are two acceptable methods for permanent closure, removal from the ground (recommended) and fill-in-place with an approved inert solid substance. At least 30 days prior to beginning closure activities, an accurately filled out Tank and Sludge Disposal Form (pdf) must be submitted to the Division. Points to consider: Tanks must be emptied and cleaned by removing all liquids and accumulated…UST Systems with Field-Constructed Tanks
UST Systems with Field-Constructed Tanks and Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems, Not later than May 26, 2020, all owners of previously deferred UST systems must submit a one-time notice of tank system existence to the Department, using EPA form 7530-1 , a Department form , a Department approved form, or submitted in a format as approved by the Department in accordance with Section 280.22(c). Owners and operator of UST systems in use as of May 26, 2017 must demonstrate…, Leak Detection Requirements, Method Requirement Vapor Monitoring Must be combined with Inventory Control and Tank Tightness Test Groundwater Monitoring Must be combined with Inventory Control and Tank Tightness Test Automatic tank Gauge Option 1 Can detect a 1 gallon/hour leak and must be used with a Tank Tightness Test every 3 years Automatic Tank Gauge Option 2 Can detect less than or equal to 2 gallon/hour leak with a…, only., You can refer to the following industry standards for further reference: API 1615; ANSI B31.3; Unified Facilities Criteria 3-460-01; Defense Directive 4140.25, Field Constructed Systems only, of greater than 50,000 gallon can use single walled pipingVendors, Recyclers, Contractors
Assessment/Corrective Action, Certified Contractors Contractor Application Contractor Mailer - Sign Up Cost Agreements Request for Review, Regulatory & Compliance, Vendors, Recyclers Report It! Permit CentralWalkthrough Inspections
Walkthrough inspections can be done in conjunction with A/B operator requirements. A person knowledgeable in tank systems (does not have to be the A/B operator) must complete the inspection form. Walkthrough inspections include two components: monthly requirements and annual requirements. Walkthrough inspections must begin no later than, May 26, 2020, ., The monthly walkthrough inspections need to include the following:, Single wall spill buckets-checking for visual damage; removing liquid and debris; checking and removing obstructions in the fill pipe. Double wall spill buckets-checking for leaks in the interstitial area. Release detection equipment- checking for proper operation; checking for alarms or other unusual operating conditions; checking and reviewing records., The annual walkthrough inspections need to include the following:, Containment sumps-checking for visual damage, checking for leaks to the containment areas or releases to the environment; removing liquid and debris. Double wall sumps-checking for leaks in the interstitial area. Handheld release detection equipment-checking devices such as tank gauge sticks and groundwater bailers for functionality; calibrating equipment as needed; replacing damaged or…, Repairs:, Within 30 days after repair, overfill prevention equipment must be tested for proper function, and spill containment and secondary containment areas of tanks and piping used for interstitial monitoring must be tested for tightness. Internally lined tanks that fail the internal lining inspection and cannot be repaired in accordance with nationally recognized code of practice must be permanently…, Forms, Walkthrough Inspection Checklist Walkthrough Inspection Checklist/Operator Log Class A/B Operator Log