Technical Response - Underground Storage Tanks

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7.11 Technical Response - Underground Storage Tanks

The following guidance apply to facilities that store

petroleum products or hazardous substances in

underground tanks, as defined and regulated in 40 CFR

Part 280:

40 CFR

280.53,

The plan must provide that whenever there is a spill, overfill,

280.61,

or release of a regulated substance (petroleum or hazardous

280.62

substance) from a UST, the following response actions are

taken to clean up and mitigate its effects:

Immediate actions to contain and clean up the release and

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prevent further release to the environment, including

removal of the remaining regulated substance from the

underground tank, if necessary.

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b. Immediate actions to identify and mitigate fire, explosion

and vapor hazards.

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Visual inspection of any aboveground releases or

exposed belowground releases.

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d. Actions to prevent further migration of the released

substance into surrounding soils and ground water.

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Continuing monitoring and mitigation of fire, explosion

and vapor hazards during excavation and cleanup efforts,

including (as required) nearby subsurface structures such

as sewers and basements.

Actions to remedy hazards posed by contaminated soils

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that are excavated as a result of investigation and

response activities.

g. Within 20 days, submission of a report on the incident

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and response to the relevant regulatory agency (EPA or

approved state or local program).