Summary


In “Definitions”, correcting federal rule citation updating reference guideline editions and adding clarifying language. In “Reference Guidelines", updating reference guidance documents to current editions. In “Applicability”, removing language. In “Facility Registration”, updating form. In "Notification", updating reference guidelines. In “Financial Responsibility”, clarifying language and sentence structure, and revising forms. In “Incidents”, clarifying language is included and removal of conflicting timeline. In “Storage Tank System Requirements for Shop Fabricated Storage Tanks” and in “Storage Tank System Requirements for Field Erected Storage Tanks”, removing redundant title language, added clarifying language and updating reference guideline editions. Also revising the overfill protection subsection to be in line with Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., that reduces department regulatory burden on industry without lowering environmental standards or safeguards. In “Repairs, Operation and Maintenance of Shop Fabricated Storage Tanks” and “Repairs, Operation and Maintenance of Field Erected Storage Tanks”, adding clarifying language and updating reference guideline editions. Also clarifying ambiguous integrity testing requirements for equipment over the surface waters of the state due to the revision of a term. In “Out-of-Service and Closure Requirements for Shop Fabricated Storage Tanks” and “Out-of-Service and Closure Requirements for Field Erected Storage Tanks”, adding clarifying language, updating reference guideline editions. In "Alternative Procedures and Equipment Registration", updating Equipment Registration Form. In “Storage Tank Forms”, updating forms. OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: 62-521.400, 62-710.401, 62-740.030, 62-740.100, 62-740.200, 62-740.300, 62-780.210, and 62-780.600. EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: Amendments to Chapter 62-762, F.A.C., in this Notice of Proposed Rule are not expected to have any significant impact on the following rules: 62-521.400, 62-710.401, 62-740.030, 62-740.100, 62-740.200, 62-740.300, 62-780.210, and 62-780.600.