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Sample Calculations to Determine Secondary Containment Volume for Multiple Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks Inside a Rectangular or Square Dike or Berm
This worksheet calculates the secondary containment volume of a rectangular or square dike or berm for three horizontal cylindrical tanks.
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Mobile fuel tanker as a facility
Is a non-transportation related mobile fuel tanker with more than 55 gallons located near a 55 gallon drum storage area considered a facility? Perhaps. "Facility" is defined in Part 112 to mean "any mobile or fixed, onshore or offshore building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe, or pipeline (other than a vessel…
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Submittal Process when Claiming Confidential Business Information (CBI)
Pursuant to the risk management program regulations, facilities may make a claim of confidential business information (CBI) unless otherwise stated in 40 CFR §68.151. How does a facility that is claiming CBI submit its RMP? For a facility to claim information as CBI, the facility must submit to EPA a…
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What does "relief system design basis" mean?
Relief systems include, but are not limited to, relief valves, relief headers, relief drums, and rupture disks. Design basis means documenting how the loads and sizes of the relief system, as well as inlet and outlet sizes, were determined. This includes a description of overpressure scenarios considered, the scenario that…
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Definition of Fuel
A flammable substance listed in 40 CFR §68.130 is excluded from the risk management program regulations when it is used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility (§68.126). What is the definition of fuel for the purposes of this exclusion? There is no…
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What is the general duty clause?
What is the general duty clause under CAA §112(r)(1)? The CAA general duty clause directs owners and operators of stationary sources to identify hazards that may result from accidental releases, to design and maintain a safe facility, and to minimize the consequences of releases when they occur.
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What is a wellhead protection area and how can a facility determine if it is located in one?
Pursuant to 40 CFR §112.20, a facility that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging oil into or on the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines must prepare and submit a Facility Response Plan (FRP). Section 112.20(h)(2) and Part 112, Appendix F, Section 1.2 require…
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RMP*eSubmit preparer access
How does a new Preparer get access to a Risk Management Plan (RMP) via RMP*eSubmit? First, the person must register with CDX. To register with CDX, go to https://cdx.epa.gov/ and complete the registration process for a Risk Management Plan “Preparer”. Once set up as a “Preparer”, the Certifying Official needs…
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Requesting RMP*eSubmit authorization code
As the Certifying Official, how can I retrieve our lost Authorization Code needed by our new Preparer to access the facility’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) within RMP*eSubmit? The Certifying Official should contact the RMP Reporting Center (RMPRC@epacdx.net / 703-227-7650) to request the Authorization Code.
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Difference between an SPCC Tier I and Tier II qualified facility
In the SPCC regulations in 40 CFR Part 112, what is the difference between a Tier I and Tier II qualified facility? How did EPA establish the multi-tiered approach for qualified facilities? A Tier II qualified facility is one that has an aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity of 10,000 U.S…
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Presentation on the Future Direction of Urban Waters Partnership, January 8, 2015
A presentation about the future direction of Urban Waters Partnership on January 8, 2015.
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Urban Waters Federal Partnership in Action
This document provides activity reports and partnership details about the 18 Designated Urban Waters Locations.
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Meeting Notes from Urban Waters Partnership Quarterly Meeting, February 25, 2014
A summary of the Urban Waters Partnership's meeting on 2-25-14.
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Urban Waters Partnership Presentation on Housing and Urban Development, April 29, 2015
A presentation on Housing and Urban Development on April 29, 2015.
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Meeting Minutes from the South Platte Urban Waters Partnership Meeting, January 8, 2014
A summary of the South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership's meeting on January 8, 2014.
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Summary Report of the Urban Waters Monitoring Assets Workshop
Summary Report from the June 18, 2014 Urban Waters Monitoring Assets Workshop
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South Platte Urban Waters Partnership Project Funding Needs
Table of South Platte Urban Waters Partnership Project Funding Needs.
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Urban Waters Partnership Presentation on Groundwork Denver Lower Bear Creek, February 17, 2015
A presentation on Groundwork Denver Lower Bear Creek on February 17, 2015.
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Meeting Notes from Urban Waters Partnership Quarterly Meeting, May 6, 2015
A summary of the Urban Waters Partnership's quarterly meeting on May 6, 2015.
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Urban Waters Call Transcripts, June 24, 2011
Transcript Of Urban Waters call on June 24, 2011