Aboveground Storage Tanks

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The purpose of this program is to protect waters of the state (surface water and groundwater) from exposure to (petroleum-based) fluids stored in aboveground storage tanks by confirming compliance, for specified facilities, with the federal Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule. This is achieved through routine, periodic, and complaint inspections, surveillance, enforcement, public education, and assistance to industry.

Office of the State Fire Marshal website >>

TEST HEADER

APSA Facilities must have a SPCC Plan, answer "yes" to aboveground petroleum storage of 1,320 gallons on the Business Activities page in CERS, keep inspection logs, have spill response supplies near sources, and have documented training for petroleum spill response.

Tier I Facilities may use the Tier I Template to satisfy the SPCC Plan requirement.
Tier 1 Template >>

Tier II Facilities may use the Tier II Template to satisfy the SPCC Plan requirement
Tier II Template >>

TEST HEADER 2

Qualified Facilities must have an engineer prepare and certify the SPCC Plan.
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Underground Storage Tanks prohibited for use as Aboveground Storage Tanks:
CalFire Bulletin >>
Steel Tank Institute Newsletter >>