Underground Storage Tanks

These resources provide information about converting petroleum underground storage tank (UST) systems to USTs storing ethanol-blended fuels. For other ethanol topics, please visit the biofuels compendium ethanol page or select a different subject area from the Quick Links menu on the right.

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• Alternative Fuel Storage Guidelines for UST Systems (PDF) (2 pp, 117K, About PDF)
  Prepared by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, this brochure provides UST stakeholders with information on materials compatibility, regulatory status, and conversion of tanks for ethanol and biodiesel storage.
• Checklist of Installing or Converting Equipment to Dispense E85 (PDF) (1 pg, 85K, About PDF)
  This checklist, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as part of the E85 Fleet Toolkit, outlines steps to be taken by owners and operators prior to tank conversion for E85 use.
• Conversion Procedures
  This Web page, developed by the American Coalition for Ethanol, provides guidance for UST owners and operators on the conversion of UST systems for storing ethanol blends.
• Converting Existing Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems to Ethanol Compatible (MS Word) (5 pp, 134K, About PDF)
  Prepared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this fact sheet provides guidance on equipment compatibility and conversion of USTs for storing ethanol.
• E85 Equipment Conversions
  This Web page, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as part of the E85 Fleet Toolkit, presents guidance for owners and operators on the conversion of UST systems for storing ethanol blends.
• E85 Fuel Ethanol: Industry Guidelines, Specifications, and Procedures (PDF) (26 pp, 235K, About PDF)
  This guide, developed by the Renewable Fuels Association, presents comprehensive information on ethanol standards, equipment compatibility and conversion, handling and safety, quality assurance, and tax incentives. (See page 17)
• Ethanol Motor Fuel Storage Overview (PDF) (4 pp, 43K, About PDF)
  This fact sheet, developed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, provides guidance on equipment compatibility and conversion of USTs for storing ethanol.
• Fuel Ethanol and Underground Storage Tank Systems (PDF) (2 pp, 57K, About PDF)
  Developed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this fact sheet presents guidance on equipment compatibility and the conversion of USTs for storing ethanol.
• Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85 (PDF) (31 pp, 2.1MB, About PDF)
  Developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, this handbook provides extensive information on standards, storage, health and safety, and other topics relating to E85. (See pages 13-17)
• MTBE Phase-out and Ethanol Introduction in Vermont's Motor Fuel Supply (PDF) (6 pp, 359K, About PDF)
  Published by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources in UST Talk, a resource for Vermont UST stakeholders, this article presents information on converting UST systems to store ethanol blends. (See page 3)
• Preparing Your Dispensing System for Ethanol Blended Motor Fuel (PDF) (2 pp, 141K, About PDF)
  Developed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, this brochure provides guidance on equipment compatibility and the conversion of USTs for storing ethanol.
• Step-by-Step Process for Converting a Diesel or Gasoline System to an E85-Compatible System
  This Web page, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as part of the E85 Fleet Toolkit, presents guidance for owners and operators on converting tanks for E85 use, including equipment installation, tank cleaning methods, and additional resources.
• Storage & Dispensing
  This Web page, developed by the American Coalition for Ethanol, presents information on storing ethanol, dispensing procedures, and tank cleaning procedures prior to the conversion of tanks for storing ethanol blends.
• Storage Tank Alternative Fuel Installation/Conversion Application (PDF) (2 pp, 224K, About PDF)
  Wisconsin Department of Commerce requires this form be completed prior to conversion to ethanol blends greater than 10 percent and biodiesel blends greater than 5 percent.
• The Fuel Retailers Ethanol Guide (PDF) (6 pp, 223K, About PDF)
  This guide, prepared by the Kansas Corn Commission, includes articles on converting tanks to ethanol use, ethanol myths and facts, incentives for retailers, blending economics, and links to additional resources.
• Transitioning from MTBE to Ethanol - Guidance for Gasoline Storage Tank Owners (PDF) (2 pp, 62K, About PDF)
  Prepared by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, this fact sheet presents information on converting tanks for storing ethanol blends.
• Underground Storage Tank Systems and Ethanol Compatibility (PDF) (3 pp, 24K, About PDF)
  Developed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, this fact sheet provides guidance on equipment compatibility and the conversion of USTs for storing ethanol.

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