ASTM E1990-14
(Guide)Standard Guide for Performing Evaluations of Underground Storage Tank Systems for Operational Conformance with 40 CFR, Part 280 Regulations
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: E1990 − 14
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 (or pursuant to a memorandum of agreement with EPA), the
designated State or Local agency responsible for carrying out
1.1 This guide covers information for evaluating tank sys-
the UST program.
tems for operational conformance with the Federal technical
standards (including the financial responsibility requirements) 3.1.3 overfill—exceeding the capacity of the tank.
for underground storage tanks (USTs) found at 40 Code of
3.1.4 overfill protection—a device used to prevent a tank
Federal Register (CFR) Part 280.
from being overfilled when product is being added to the tank.
1.2 This guide does not address the corrective action re-
3.1.5 release detection—a method to determine whether a
quirements of 40 CFR Part 280.
release of a regulated substance has occurred from the UST
1.3 To the extent that a tank system is excluded or deferred system into the environment or into the interstitial space
from the federal regulations under Subpart A of 40 CFR Part betweentheUSTsystemanditssecondarybarrierorsecondary
280, it is not covered by this guide. containment around it.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.6 spill—to cause or allow product to enter the environ-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ment that was intended to be placed in the tank.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.7 spill prevention—a device used to prevent or contain a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
spill associated with removing the fill hose from the tank fill
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
pipe.
3.1.8 suspected release—released product discovered at or
2. Referenced Documents
near the USTsite, observed unusual operating conditions, such
2.1 Federal Standards:
as apparent loss of product; or results from a release detection
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental
method that indicates a release. Suspected release does not
Protection Agency, Part 280, Technical Standards and
include situations where a method or equipment is found to be
Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Opera-
defective, is immediately corrected, and then indicates no
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tors of Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
release.
3.1.9 underground storage tank (UST)—any one or combi-
3. Terminology
nation of tanks (including underground pipes connected
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
thereto) that is used to contain an accumulation of regulated
3.1.1 corrosion protection—to prevent the degradation of a
substances, and the volume of which (including connected
material due to a reaction between the material and its
undergroundpiping)is10 %ormorebeneaththesurfaceofthe
environment.
ground.
3.1.2 implementing agency—Environmental Protection
3.1.9.1 existing tank—a tank where installation began on or
Agency (EPA), or, in the case of a State with program approval
before 12/22/88.
3.1.9.2 new tank—a tank where installation started after
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE50onEnvironmental
12/22/88.
Assessment, Risk Management and CorrectiveAction and is the direct responsibil-
3.1.10 upgrade—the addition or retrofit of the UST system
ity of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2014. Published February 2014. Originally
or some system components such as release detection, corro-
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1990-98(2005). DOI:
sion protection, spill prevention, or overfill protection to
10.1520/E1990-14.
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improve the ability of an UST system to prevent the release of
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3.1.11 UST system—an underground storage tank, con- equipment or services meet the detailed technical performance
nected underground piping, underground ancillary equipment, requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.
and containment system, if any.
4.3 This guide does not cover state and local requirements,
3.2 Additional Terminology—The following definitions and
that can be more strin
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Designation: E1990 − 98 (Reapproved 2005) E1990 − 14
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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 Federal Standards:
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Environmental Protection Agency, Part 280, Technical Standards and Corrective
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Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 corrosion protection—to prevent the degradation of a material due to a reaction between the material and its environment.
3.1.2 implementing agency—Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or, in the case of a State with program approval (or
pursuant to a memorandum of agreement with EPA), the designated State or Local agency responsible for carrying out the UST
program.
3.1.3 overfill—exceeding the capacity of the tank.
3.1.4 overfill protection—a device used to prevent a tank from being overfilled when product is being added to the tank.
3.1.5 release detection—a method to determine whether a release of a regulated substance has occurred from the UST system
into the environment or into the interstitial space between the UST system and its secondary barrier or secondary containment
around it.
3.1.6 spill—to cause or allow product to enter the environment that was intended to be placed in the tank.
3.1.7 spill prevention—a device used to prevent or contain a spill associated with removing the fill hose from the tank fill pipe.
3.1.8 suspected release—released product discovered at or near the UST site, observed unusual operating conditions, such as
apparent loss of product; or results from a release detection method that indicates a release. Suspected release does not include
situations where a method or equipment is found to be defective, is immediately corrected, and then indicates no release.
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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 May 15, 2005Jan. 1, 2014. Published June 2005February 2014. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 19982005 as
E1990E1990-98(2005).-98. DOI: 10.1520/E1990-98R05.10.1520/E1990-14.
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3.1.9 underground storage tank (UST)—any one or combination of tanks (including underground pipes connected thereto) that
is used to contain an accumulation of regulated substances, and the volume of which (including connected underground piping)
is 10 % or more beneath the surface of the ground.
3.1.9.1 existing tank—a tank where installation began on or before 12/22/88.
3.1.9.2 new tank—a tank where installation started after 12/22/88.
3.1.10 upgrade—the addition or retrofit of the UST system or some system components such as release detection, corrosion
protection, spill prevention, or overfill protection to improve the ability of an UST system to prevent the release of product and
meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 280.
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