25,000 GALLON VERTICAL TANK (ON IT'S SIDE) WITH I-BEAMS TO KEEP BOTTOM OFF THE GROUND AND FACILITATE INSPECTION
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
For the sixth time since 2002, SPCC compliance required by 40 CFR Part 112
for regulated facilities has been extended by the EPA. As of this date, the
new deadline is NOVEMBER 10, 2010 (see EPA website http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/ )
On June 19, 2009, EPA published in the Federal Register a SPCC compliance date extension for all facilities until November 10, 2010. Facilities must amend or prepare, and implement SPCC Plans by the compliance date in accordance with revisions to the SPCC rule promulgated since 2002. Farms must also amend or prepare their SPCC Plans, and implement those Plans by the same date.
Southern Tank's secondary containment tanks, whether they are F921 double-wall, Flameshield®, Fireguard®, or a UL-142 single-wall tank with an F911 containment basin, meet the SPCC compliance requirements for secondary containment of 112.7(c) and the bulk storage secondary containment requirements found at 112.8 (c)(2). The EPA recognized that shop-built double-wall above ground storage tanks, when installed properly with overfill prevention measures and monitored product transfers, have a very low occurrence of discharges and provide superior environmental protection to other containment systems. Southern Tank's double-wall AST's have an interstitial space that can be monitored allowing the operator to detect any unlikely discharges and to comply with monthly inspection requirements. Southern also provides a variety of elevated supports, which allow you to examine all sides of the storage tank, including the bottom, possibly eliminating the need for the costly and invasive integrity tests mandated for tanks in contact with the ground (40 CFR 112.8 (c)(6)).
Southern Tank also manufactures the UL 2215 listed AquaSweep® Gravity Oil Water Separator. It is available in single-wall and double-wall designs, both aboveground and underground construction. The AquaSweep® will treat your facility storm water and wastewater pollution discharge. Not only will Southern's AquaSweep® help you meet US EPA Phase II NPDES permit limits, but it can also be used to meet certain SPCC compliance requirements for secondary containment under 40 CFR part 112. It provides environmental protection equivalent to the requirements under 112.8(b)(3) to retain oil at your facility in the event of an uncontrolled discharge. With a wide-range of capacities, flow rates and effluent discharge efficiency levels offered, Southern Tank will work with you to ensure you are in full compliance.
SPCC compliance won't be postponed forever. Contact us today and let our experienced professionals help provide you with a steel tank solution for a cleaner tomorrow.
