At the workshop we will discuss the Department’s proposed changes to the Underground Storage Tank Systems rule, Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. (rule). The Department proposes modifying the rule for clarity, revising references and removing language that is ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-761.100Intent

62-761.200Definitions

62-761.210Reference Standards

62-761.300Applicability

62-761.350Operator Training and Certification

62-761.400Registration and Financial Responsibility

62-761.405Notification

62-761.420Financial Responsibility

62-761.430Incidents

62-761.440Discharges

62-761.450Notification and Reporting

62-761.500Performance Standards for Category C Storage Tank Systems

62-761.510Performance Standards for Category-A and Category-B Storage Tank Systems

62-761.600Release Detection Standards

62-761.610Release Detection Methods

62-761.640Performance Standards for Release Detection Methods

62-761.700Repairs, Operation and Maintenance of Storage Tank Systems

62-761.710Recordkeeping

62-761.800Out-of-Service and Closure Requirements

62-761.820Incident and Discharge Response

62-761.850Alternative Requirements and Equipment Approvals

62-761.900Storage Tank Forms

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: June 25, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 609, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: At the workshop we will discuss the Department’s proposed changes to the Underground Storage Tank Systems rule, Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. (rule). The Department proposes modifying the rule for clarity, revising references and removing language that is no longer applicable. In the “Definition” section, the revisions remove definition terms that are in the statute or no longer used in rule and added certain terms for clarity. Revising title “Reference Standards” to “Reference Requirements,” and internet web addresses were added for those technical requirements providing digital access to industry. These technical requirements to be incorporated by reference have been updated to conform to revisions published and adopted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Petroleum Equipment Institute, National Fire Protection Association, National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Work Group on Leak Detection. In the “Applicability” section, revisions remove terms and text that are redundant or not applicable to the regulation and clarify text that may conflict with other regulations found in 62-780, F.A.C. This section further clarifies rule language by defining “small quantities” of regulated substances under exemptions and expands the pipeline definition, reducing Department regulatory oversight of that industry sector. Additionally, this proposed revision adds exemptions for storage tank systems that contain a regulated substance at low concentration. In the “Registration” section, registration requirements are clarified and provide detail about valid registration placards. The Financial Responsibility subsection is proposed to be relocated into a stand-alone Rule 62-761.420, F.A.C. The “Notification” section creates a complete list for when the Department is noticed and eliminates the term “reporting.” “Incidents” and “Discharges” are separated for clarity and extend time for the tank owner to conduct an initial incident investigation, thereby expanding time for notification to the Department for unresolved incidents. Language is revised to define types of discharges and broadens discharge response to coordinate with language and tables in Chapter 62-780, F.A.C. The proposed revisions for “Release Detection” combines two subsections into one rule, thereby creating a comprehensive list for release detection requirements for clarity. It also clarifies the topic of integrity testing under operation and maintenance, including a schedule for containment and integrity testing. The proposed revision eliminates confusing or outdated language in the “Recordkeeping” section. The “Out of Service and Closure Requirements” is proposed to replace the closure assessment requirement with a closure integrity test of the tank system. “Alternative Requirements and Equipment Registration” is proposed to be revised from an approval process to a simpler registration process. This would reduce Department regulatory oversight of industry and cost while maintaining adequate safeguards.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: William E. Burns, Jr., Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, [e-mail] or [phone] or on the Department website at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/shw/pages/announcements.htm.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: William E. Burns, Jr., Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, [e-mail] or [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: William E. Burns, Jr., Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, [e-mail] or [phone].