ASTM E2681-21

Standard Guide for Environmental Management of Underground Storage Tank Systems Storing Regulated Substances

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Environmentally sound management of underground storage tank systems involves a broad range of preventative maintenance activities directed toward preventing accidental releases of regulated substances, and effectively detecting and responding to such releases when, and if, they do occur. Numerous technical guidelines are presently available addressing specific procedures for release prevention and response for underground tank systems, including guidelines for tank system design, installation, operation and maintenance, leak detection, spill control, periodic equipment inspections, corrective action for affected environmental media, tank system closure, and operator training. This guide presents an overview, identifying key management considerations and referring the user to other related ASTM standards and industry guidelines for more detailed information.  
4.2 Tank System Design and Installation—The first step in environmentally sound management of tank systems is to design and install the tank system so as to minimize the potential for release of regulated substances to the environment. This guide addresses key considerations related to the types of tank systems to be used, compatibility of regulated substances to construction materials, types of spill containment and overfill prevention devices, corrosion protection, leak detection proper installation practices, and system operation.  
4.3 Preventative Maintenance—Even for properly designed and installed tank systems, practical measures are needed to detect and terminate leaks and respond to releases in a timely manner so as to minimize regulated substance losses and associated environmental effects. This guide reviews general considerations including release detection measures, possible indicators of a release, appropriate record-keeping procedures, tank system inspection, equipment testing, response planning and release control measures. Some preventative maintenance activities are recommended while ot...
SCOPE
1.1 The framework discussed in this guide is limited to facilities with underground storage tanks (USTs) storing regulated substances at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. This guide is not intended to provide detailed technical specifications for implementation of the approaches described in this document, nor to be used as an enforcement tool, but rather to identify the important information used for environmental management of underground tank systems. The term “must” is used where United States federal requirements apply. References to ASTM standards and other industry guidelines have been provided to address implementation of the approaches discussed in this guide. Many states and some local agencies have adopted rules that place additional responsibilities on the owners/operators of UST systems. Refer to state and local regulations that may contain additional requirements. It is not possible to identify all considerations or combinations of conditions pertinent to a unique underground storage tank system.  
1.2 This guide addresses principal considerations related to the prevention of, and response to environmental releases from tank systems and is organized in the sections listed below:    
Section 1:  
Scope  
Section 2:  
Lists relevant ASTM Standards and other industry or regulatory guidance documents  
Section 3:  
Defines the key terminology used in this guide  
Section 4:  
Describes the significance and use of this guide  
Section 5:  
Tank System Design and Installation    
Section 6:  
Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Plan    
Section 7:  
Fueling Procedure  
Section 8:  
Dispensing Activities  
Section 9:  
Release Response Plan  
Section 10:  
Corrective Action for Affected Environmental Media  
Section 11:  
Tank System Closure  
Section 12:  
UST Management Practice and Operator Training  
Appendix X1:  
Recurring Release Det...

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2021
• ICS: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks
• Technical Committee: E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
• Drafting Committee: E50.01 - Storage Tanks

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2681 − 21
Standard Guide for
Environmental Management of Underground Storage Tank
1
Systems Storing Regulated Substances
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2681; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This guide provides an overview of environmental practices for design, installation, operation,
maintenanceincludingscheduledinspectionsandperiodicequipmenttesting,andwhennecessary,and
corrective action for underground tank systems used for storage of regulated substances. The training
for, and application of these practices should serve to prevent accidental releases of petroleum or
regulated from underground storage tank systems and to facilitate effective detection and response
whenandifsuchreleasesdooccur.Theguideisintendedforusebytanksystemownersandoperators
and other persons concerned with practices for prevention and control of environmental releases and
remediation of affected environmental media. The guide provides an overview of environmentally
sound management practices, identifying key management considerations and referring the user to
other related ASTM standards and industry guidelines for more detailed information. Regulatory
requirements related to underground storage tank systems may vary by regulatory jurisdiction. This
guide provides recommendations to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.The user must
review the regulations of the implementing agency to determine if it has more stringent regulatory
requirements. All personal safety considerations are not addressed in this guide, and it is the
responsibility of the user to identify relevant safety and health protection practices and regulations
related to tank system management. Caution is warranted due to the flammable or combustible
property of some materials stored in underground storage tanks. Fire codes should be followed.
1. Scope ments. It is not possible to identify all considerations or
combinations of conditions pertinent to a unique underground
1.1 The framework discussed in this guide is limited to
storage tank system.
facilities with underground storage tanks (USTs) storing regu-
lated substances at ambient temperature and atmospheric
1.2 This guide addresses principal considerations related to
pressure. This guide is not intended to provide detailed
the prevention of, and response to environmental releases from
technical specifications for implementation of the approaches
tank systems and is organized in the sections listed below:
described in this document, nor to be used as an enforcement
tool, but rather to identify the important information used for
Section 1: Scope
environmental management of underground tank systems. The Section 2: Lists relevant ASTM Standards and other industry
or regulatory guidance documents
term “must” is used where United States federal requirements
Section 3: Defines the key terminology used in this guide
apply. References to ASTM standards and other industry
Section 4: Describes the significance and use of this guide
guidelines have been provided to address implementation of Section 5: Tank System Design and Installation
Section 6: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Plan
the approaches discussed in this guide. Many states and some
Section 7: Fueling Procedure
local agencies have adopted rules that place additional respon-
Section 8: Dispensing Activities
sibilities on the owners/operators of UST systems. Refer to Section 9: Release Response Plan
Section 10: Corrective Action for Affected Environmental
state and local regulations that may contain additional require-
Media
Section 11: Tank System Closure
Section 12: UST Management Practice and Operator Training
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE50onEnvironmental Appendix X1: Recurring Release Detection and Cathodic
Protection Requirements (Quick Glance) is
Assessment, Risk Management and CorrectiveAction and is the direct responsibil-
intended to be a quick reference guide for
ity of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
monitoring information
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021. Published September 2021. Originally
Related Material: Documents related to environmental management
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2681–13. DOI:
of underground storage tanks
10.1520/E2681-21.
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Designation: E2681 − 13 E2681 − 21
Standard Guide for
Environmental Management of Underground Storage Tank
Systems Storing HazardousRegulated Substances or
1
Petroleum
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2681; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This guide provides an overview of environmental practices for design, installation, operation and
maintenance, and operation, maintenance including scheduled inspections and periodic equipment
testing, and when necessary, and corrective action for underground tank systems used for storage of
hazardous substances and petroleum products. regulated substances. The training for, and application
of these practices should serve to prevent accidental releases of petroleum or hazardous substances
regulated from underground storage tank systems and to facilitate effective detection and response
when and if such releases do occur. The guide is intended for use by tank system owners and operators
and other persons concerned with practices for prevention and control of environmental releases and
remediation of affected environmental media. The guide provides an overview of environmentally
sound management practices, identifying key management considerations and referring the user to
other related ASTM standards and industry guidelines for more detailed information. Regulatory
requirements related to underground storage tank systems may vary by regulatory jurisdiction. This
guide provides recommendations to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 280. The user must
review the regulations of the implementing agency to determine if it has more stringent regulatory
requirements. All personal safety considerations are not addressed in this guide, and it is the
responsibility of the user to identify relevant safety and health protection practices and regulations
related to tank system management. Caution is warranted due to the flammable or combustible
property of some materials stored in underground storage tanks. Fire codes should be followed.
1. Scope
1.1 The framework discussed in this guide is limited to facilities with underground storage tanks (USTs) storing hazardousregu-
lated substances or petroleum at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. This guide is not intended to provide detailed
technical specifications for implementation of the approaches described in this document, nor to be used as an enforcement tool,
but rather to identify the important information used for environmental management of underground tank systems. The term
“must” is used where United States federal requirements apply. References to ASTM standards and other industry guidelines have
been provided to address implementation of the approaches discussed in this guide. Many states and some local agencies have
adopted UST rules that place additional responsibilities on the owners/operators of UST systems. Refer to state and local
regulations that may contain additional requirements. It is not possible to identify all considerations or combinations of conditions
pertinent to a unique underground storage tank system.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2021. Published March 2013September 2021. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
E2681–13. DOI: 10.1520/E2681-13.10.1520/E2681-21.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.2 This guide addresses principal considerations related to the prevention of, and response forto environmental releases from tank
systems and is organized in the sections listed below:
Section 1: Scope
Section 1: Scope
Section 2: Lists relevant ASTM Standards and other industry or regulatory guidance documents
Section 2: Lists relevant ASTM Standards and other industry or regulatory guidance documents
Section 3: Defines the key terminology used in this guide
Section 3: Defines the key terminology used in this guide
Section 4: Describes the significance and use of this guide
Se
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