ASTM E1990-22

Standard Guide for Performing Evaluations of Underground Storage Tank Systems for Operational Conformance with 40 CFR, Part 280 Regulations

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is an educational tool for tank owners, operators, and other users and is not intended for use in certifying compliance with the Federal technical standards for underground storage tanks.  
4.2 The intent of this guide is to provide an overview of the general requirements. This guide is intended for users who are generally familiar with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 280. The user is advised that this guide does not contain the level of detail necessary to make the determination of whether specific equipment or services meet the detailed technical performance requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.  
4.3 This guide does not cover state and local requirements, that can be more stringent than the federal rules. Owners and operators are responsible for meeting federal, state, and, in some circumstances, local requirements. It is recommended that owners and operators familiarize themselves with these requirements as well.  
4.4 Owners or operators may use the sample checklist in Appendix X1 to assist them in determining operational conformance or they may develop their own checklist based upon this guide.  
4.5 This guide and accompanying appendixes are not intended to be used by state or local UST program authorities as a regulatory or administrative requirement for owners or operators. Use of this guide and appendixes by owners and operators is intended to be a voluntary educational tool for the purposes described in 4.1.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers information for evaluating tank systems for operational conformance with the Federal technical standards (including the financial responsibility requirements) for underground storage tanks (USTs) found at 40 Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 280.  
1.2 This guide does not address the corrective action requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.  
1.3 To the extent that a tank system is excluded or deferred from the federal regulations under Subpart A of 40 CFR Part 280, it is not covered by this guide.  
1.4 Local regulations may be more stringent than federal regulation and the reader should refer to the implementing agency to determine compliance.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2022
• 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: E1990 − 22
Standard Guide for
Performing Evaluations of Underground Storage Tank
Systems for Operational Conformance with 40 CFR, Part
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280 Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1990; 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.
1. Scope tors of Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental
1.1 This guide covers information for evaluating tank sys-
Protection Agency, Part 302, Designation, Reportable
tems for operational conformance with the Federal technical
Quantities, and Notification
standards (including the financial responsibility requirements)
2.2 United States Environmental Protection Agency (US
for underground storage tanks (USTs) found at 40 Code of
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EPA) Standards:
Federal Register (CFR) Part 280.
510-B-00-003 Financial Responsibility for Underground
1.2 This guide does not address the corrective action re-
Storage Tanks:AReference Manual (EPA). January 2000.
quirements of 40 CFR Part 280.
510-K-15-001 Musts for USTs: A Summary of the Federal
1.3 To the extent that a tank system is excluded or deferred
Regulations for Underground Storage Tank Systems. No-
from the federal regulations under Subpart A of 40 CFR Part
vember 2015.
280, it is not covered by this guide.
510-K-20-001 UST System Compatibility with Biofuels.
July 2020.
1.4 Local regulations may be more stringent than federal
510-K-20-002 Release Detection for Underground Storage
regulation and the reader should refer to the implementing
Tanks and Piping: Straight Talk on Tanks. August 2020.
agency to determine compliance.
510-K-18-001 Dollars and Sense: Financial Responsibility
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks. July 2018.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
510-B-19-002 through 510-B19-006 Standard Test Proce-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
dures for Evaluating Various Leak Detection Methods.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
May 2019.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3. Terminology
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.1 airport hydrant system, n—an UST system which
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
fuels aircraft and operates under high pressure with large
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
diameter piping that typically terminates into one or more
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
hydrants (fill stands).
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The airport hydrant system begins
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where fuel enters one or more tanks from an external source
2.1 Federal Standards:
such as a pipeline, barge, rail car, or other motor fuel carrier.
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental
3.1.2 corrosion protection, v—to prevent the degradation of
Protection Agency, Part 280, Technical Standards and
a material due to a reaction between the material and its
Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Opera-
environment.
3.1.3 field-constructed tank, n—a tank constructed in the
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE50onEnvironmental
field.
Assessment, Risk Management and CorrectiveAction and is the direct responsibil-
ity of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—For example, a tank constructed of
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E1990-21. DOI:
10.1520/E1990-22.
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concrete that is poured in the field, or a steel or fiberglass tank permanently closed except previously deferred UST systems
primarily fabricated in the field is considered field-constructed. with
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Designation: E1990 − 21 E1990 − 22
Standard Guide for
Performing Evaluations of Underground Storage Tank
Systems for Operational Conformance with 40 CFR, Part
1
280 Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1990; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers information for evaluating tank systems for operational conformance with the Federal technical standards
(including the financial responsibility requirements) for underground storage tanks (USTs) found at 40 Code of Federal Register
(CFR) Part 280.
1.2 This guide does not address the corrective action requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.
1.3 To the extent that a tank system is excluded or deferred from the federal regulations under Subpart A of 40 CFR Part 280, it
is not covered by this guide.
1.4 Local regulations may be more stringent than federal regulation and the reader should refer to the implementing agency to
determine compliance.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 Federal Standards:
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental Protection Agency, Part 280, Technical Standards and Corrective
Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental Protection Agency, Part 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities,
and Notification
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2.2 United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Standards:
510-B-00-003 Financial Responsibility for Underground Storage Tanks: A Reference Manual (EPA). January 2000.
510-K-15-001 Musts for USTs: A Summary of the Federal Regulations for Underground Storage Tank Systems. November 2015.
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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 Sept. 1, 2021April 1, 2022. Published September 2021June 2022. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20162021 as
E1990-16.-21. DOI: 10.1520/E1990-21.10.1520/E1990-22.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.access.gpo.gov.
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Available from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460,
http://www.epa.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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510-K-20-001 UST System Compatibility with Biofuels. July 2020.
510-K-20-002 Release Detection for Underground Storage Tanks and Piping: Straight Talk on Tanks. August 2020.
510-K-18-001 Dollars and Sense: Financial Responsibility Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks. July 2018.
510-B-19-002 through 510-B19-006 Standard Test Procedures for Evaluating Various Leak Detection Methods. May 2019.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 airport hydrant system, n—an UST system which fuels aircraft and operates under high pressure with large diameter piping
that typically terminates into one or more hydrants (fill stands).
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
The airport hydrant system begins where fuel enters one or more tanks from an external source such as a pipeline, barge, rail car,
or other motor fuel carrier.
3.1.2 corrosion protection, v—to prevent the degradation of a material due to a reaction between the material and its environment.
3.1.3 field-constructed tank, n—a tank constructed in the field.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
For example, a tank constructed of concrete
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