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Veeder-Root Company Presents: EPA Compliance Basics Presenters: Bill Tobias, Director of Sales, Veeder-Root Carlton Knowles, Territory Sales Manager, Veeder-Root.

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1 Veeder-Root Company Presents: EPA Compliance Basics Presenters: Bill Tobias, Director of Sales, Veeder-Root Carlton Knowles, Territory Sales Manager, Veeder-Root

2 Topics Tank Leak Methods and Testing Maintenance and Inspections 2

3 Section 280.40 All regulated tanks must have release detection so that leaks are discovered quickly before contamination spreads from the UST site. You must provide a method of release detection (often also called leak detection) that allows you to meet four basic requirements: 1.You can detect a leak from any portion of the tank that routinely contains petroleum; and 2.Your leak detection is installed and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and 3.Your leak detection is operated, maintained, and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and 4.Your leak detection uses one of the seven methods described in the federal regulations (section 280.43).section 280.43 EPA Requirements for Tank Leak Detection

4 Monitoring Methods-monitored every 30 days 1.Automatic Tank Gauging 2.Monitoring for Vapor in the Soil 3.Monitoring for Liquid on the Groundwater 4.Interstitial Monitoring 5.Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) or 6.Weekly Manual Tank Gauging* 7.Annual Tank Tightness Testing + (Daily Inventory Control or Manual Tank Gauging)** For tanks installed after April 11, 2016, Interstitial Monitoring will be the only permissible method * Limited applicability, tanks under 2,000 gallons ** Limited applicability, tanks installed < 10 yrs State and local regulations may differ from the federal requirements. Contact your local agency to ensure you meet those requirements. Release Detection Methods for Tanks

5 Example Equipment: An ATG that meets regulatory requirements (TLS-450PLUS) Probes with Leak Detection capability for each tank Leak testing software for CSLD Compliance Methods Method 1: Automatic Tank Gauging Systems An ATG system detects leaks through highly accurate inventory measurements combined with the tracking of delivery & dispensing activities What are the regulatory requirements? ATG must be able to detect a leak of 0.2 gallons per hour with a 95% probability of detection and with a false alarm rate of 5%. The ATG must perform Inventory Control The ATG must be operated in one of the following modes: Static testing (i.e. Veeder-Root’s 0.2 SLD test) conducted every 30 days Continuous in-tank leak detection (i.e. Veeder-Root’s CSLD mode) operating on an uninterrupted basis Magnetostrictive Probe ATG

6 ATG Tank Testing Technology 1990s 1981 Static Leak Detection (SLD ) monthly 0.2 gph precision test introduced 2015 CSLD for Manifolded 20,000 gal tanks 1988 Static Leak Detection (SLD) annual (0.1 gph) precision test introduced 1994 Continuous Statistical Leak Detection (CSLD) introduced for single tanks 3.0 gph gross test added to ATG 2010s 2000s 1980s 1994 CSLD for Manifolded 10,000 gal tanks 2000’s Interstitial monitoring grows in popularity 2016 Interstitial monitoring required for all new installations

7 Demonstrating Compliance with an ATG Method 1: ATG System using SLD A Tank Leak Test History – PASSED TEST RESULTS should be printed or archived every 30 days

8 Demonstrating Compliance with an ATG Method 1: ATG System using CSLD A Tank Leak Test History – PASSED TEST RESULTS should be printed or archived every 30 days

9 Interstitial Monitoring requires secondary containment Secondary containment provides a barrier between the tank or piping system from the environment The barrier holds the leak between the tank and the barrier so that the leak is detected. Barriers include: 1.Double-walled USTs, in which an outer wall completely surrounds the primary tank Brine-filled for Wet Monitoring Dry Space (annulus) for Dry Monitoring 2.Impermeable excavation liners that partially or completely surround the tank. 3.Internally fitted liners (bladders) Method 4: Interstitial Monitoring Example - Double-Walled Tank Construction Installation of Interstitial Sensor Compliance Methods

10 Method 4: Interstitial Monitoring (cont.) Sensors for Interstitial Monitoring Dipstick with Water or fuel paste Non-Discriminating Liquid Sensors for dry space – detects presence of any liquid Discriminating Liquid Sensors for dry space – detects presence of hydrocarbons Hydrostatic Sensors for Brine-filled wet space – detects a change in the level of a monitoring liquid between the walls of a double-walled tank. Secondary Containment Vacuum Sensing - checks for a change in condition that indicates a hole in the tank, such as a loss of vacuum What are the regulatory requirements? The interstitial monitor must be checked at least once every 30 days. Example Equipment: Interstitial Sensor ATG for continuously monitoring sensors Non-discriminating liquid sensor (fiberglass tank) Non-discriminating hydrostatic sensor Secondary Containment Vacuum Sensing Compliance Methods

11 Method 4: Interstitial Monitoring A Sensor Status Report should be printed or archived every 30 days Method 2: Vapor Monitoring Method 3: Groundwater Monitoring Demonstrating Compliance with an ATG

12 What is the right compliance method for your site? Single Wall Tank Applications (Must choose one) 1) Automatic Tank Gauging System  CSLD – best solution for high throughput sites with little/no quiet period  SLD – best solution for sites with quiet period 2) Vapor Monitoring for low water tables  not recommended due to delay in detection and potential for wet sensors. 3) Groundwater Monitoring for high water tables  not recommended due to delay in detection. Contamination has already occurred 5) SIR  Best solution for sites with monthly throughput above CSLD maximums and no quiet time 6) Manual Tank Gauging (< 2,000 gallons only)  not recommended as tank is out of use >36 hours/week 7) Tank Tightness Testing + Inventory control

13 4) Interstitial Monitoring  best solution, prevents any contamination outside barrier 5) SIR 6) Manual Tank Gauging (< 2,000 gallons only) 7) Tank Tightness Testing + Inventory control Double Wall Tank Applications (Must choose one) What is the right compliance method for your site?

14 Revised EPA Regulation Timeline 2016 July 15, 2015 EPA published the 2015 underground storage tank regulation Oct 13, 2018 Owners and operators must conduct the first test or inspection: Spill prevention equipment testing Overfill prevention equipment inspections Containment sump testing for sumps used for piping interstitial monitoring Release detection equipment testing Walkthrough inspections Oct 13, 2015 Flow restrictors in vent lines may no longer be used to meet the overfill prevention requirement at new installations and when an existing flow restrictor is replaced April 11, 2016 Owners and operators must begin meeting the requirement for: Secondary containment and interstitial monitoring for new and replaced tanks and piping Under-dispenser containment for new dispenser systems 2018 2017 2015

15 Changes to Operation & Maintenance Beginning Oct 13, 2018 owners and operators must… Inspections: Conduct walkthrough inspections at their UST Facility every 30 days Testing: test electronic and mechanical components of release detection equipment annually Testing: test overfill prevention equipment every 3 years Testing: test spill prevention equipment every 3 years Testing: test containment sumps every 3 years No required testing of annular space of tanks No required testing of annular space of piping

16 Release Detection Equipment Testing No later than October 13, 2018 owners and operators must perform their first annual test to make sure release detection equipment is working properly. Test electronic and mechanical components for proper operation using one of the following options: Automatic tank gauge and other controllers Test the alarm Verify the system configuration Test the battery backup Probes and sensors Inspect for residual buildup Ensure any floats move freely Ensure any shafts are not damaged Ensure the cables are free of kinks and breaks Test the alarm operability and communication with the controller Owners and operators must maintain records of release detection equipment testing for at least (3) three years. The record must include each component tested, whether each component passed the test or needed to have action taken, and any action taken to correct an issue. Automatic line leak detector Ensure the device activates (alarms, restricts flow, or shuts off flow) within an hour when simulating a release equivalent to 3 gallons per hour at 10 pounds per square inch Vacuum pumps and pressure gauges Ensure there is proper communication with sensors and the controller Hand-held electronic sampling equipment associated with groundwater and vapor monitoring Ensure the device operates properly

17 Questions / Contact Information Technical Support 1-800-323-1799 M-F 8am to 7PM Eastern Time technicalsupport@veeder.com www.veeder.com/support

18 Thank You!


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