Region 1: EPA New England
Common Violations: UST (Region III)
Common UST (Underground Storage Tanks) Violations
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- Leak detection system not working properly for a gasoline tank. [CFR 280.40] This is Subpart D Release Detection of the UST regs. Owners and operators of new or existing UST systems must provide a method or combination of methods, of release detection that: A. Can detect a release from the tank and the underground piping ... B. Is installed, calibrated, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions....
- Several tanks have no leak detection system. [CFR 280.40]
- Incomplete tank removal - the hole was left in ground along with the contaminated soil onsite. [CFR 280.60-67] This regulation requires owners or operators of USTs to take appropriate response actions when there is a confirmed release from an UST.