UST Inspector Library
Welcome to the UST Inspector Page. Be a Tank Savvy Inspector by knowing where to get the resources to be the best UST inspector you can.
Use this resources to get ready for your upcoming UST Inspector Class.
1.Binder of Handouts
Rather than us printing large, 3-ring binders for the class, you are asked to download each lesson in PDF format and bring them to class with you. See the email with download instructions or contact Ben at [email protected]
2. Videos
- Watch these one-minute videos to learn about the various parts of pieces of a UST systems.
- Use PEI’s videos library to learn more about USTs.
- Red Hill Tank Farm: World’s largest USTs. Good background for Subpart K Tanks.
- Check out the new Tank Savvy videos on the TLS 450+ (only available one Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/showcase/6834625 (contact Ben for password)
3. PEI RP Appendices to Download
- RP 500: Inspection & Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing (2019 Edition)
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RP 1200: Testing of UST Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment (2019 Edition)
3. Smartphone Software Apps. Go to your app store and download:
- OPW Product Guide
- Veeder Root 450 Plus View
4. Download these important documents and bookmark these helpful links.
Rules and Regulations
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- Technical Compendium about the 2015 UST Regulations
- Musts for USTs (Nov. 2015)
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Operating And Maintaining UST Systems: Practical Help And Checklists (Ben Thomas helped author in 2001)
- UST Systems: Inspecting And Maintaining Sumps And Spill Buckets – Practical Help And Checklist
- 40 CFR 280 (2015 Version of Federal UST rules)
- UST Technical Compendium of Policies and Interpretations Explaining the gray areas of the rules.
- List of State UST Web Sites Easily find your state UST program web page.
- Underground Storage Tank Flooding Guide
Alternative Fuels
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- Biofuels Compendium This great EPA resource provides information on storing ethanol and biodiesel fuels.
- UST Component Compatibility Library PEI offers this great resource to make sure you know which parts of the UST system are compatible with alternative fuels.
- STI’s Keeping Water Out of Your Storage System.
- Corrosion of Metal Components in USTs Storing Diesel and Gasoline-Ethanol Blends
Leak Detection
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- Straight Talk on Tanks (May 2016)
- KWA Leak List (Ken Wilcox Associates)
- KWA Virtual Tank Gauge and Tank Calculator (Ken Wilcox Associates)
- Automatic Tank Gauging (in English) Nice overview of the ATG from the Washington Department of Ecology
- Automatic Tank Gauging (in Hindi) Nice overview of the ATG from the Washington Department of Ecology
- Warren Rogers Associates for high throughout site leak detection
- Automatic Tank Gauge Monitoring and Line Leak Detection Reference Manual (EPA, Region 7) A smart, simple web-based field guide for ATG monitors.
- Automatic Tank Gauging Systems for Release Detector Reference Guide for UST Inspectors (EPA) This awesome guide of the major ATG makes and models is an indispensable tool for any UST inspector to become an expert ATG inspector.
- ATG Quick Reference (WI) The State of Wisconsin created this great “cheat sheet” of the highlights of third party certification criteria. Download this and save having to drag around your 500 page NWGLDE book when inspecting.
- ALLD Quick Reference (WI) Same this as above but for electronic and mechanical line lead detectors.
- SIR Quick Reference (WI) Same thing as above but for Statistical Inventory Reconciliation.
- National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluation (NWGLDE)
- California SWRCB Acceptable Leak Detection Equipment for E-85
- California SWRCB Acceptable Leak Detection Equipment for Biodiesel
- Introduction To Statistical Inventory Reconciliation For Underground Storage Tanks
Program Performance
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- Map Of States With Approved UST Programs
- UST Performance Measures (State by state)
- Corrective Action Measures by State Significant Operational Compliance state by state over time. How did your state do?
- Operation And Maintenance Logos
- Best Management Practices For USTs In Indian Country
- UST Programs on Indian Lands (lots here for Tribes)
- State Delivery Prohibition Programs States with “red tag” programs and how they do it