New Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Required by the State and Federal Regulations.
Recent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) revisions to the PBS and CBS regulations have resulted in the DEC issuing DER-40, Operator Training. This program policy summarizes the requirements for training Underground Storage Tank (UST)...
Revised NYS Regulations Governing Bulk Storage Tanks by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Revisions to used oil management regulations will be effective on November 10, 2015, and operator training requirements must be implemented by October 11, 2016. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued regulations revisions,...
Diesel Fuel Storage: Solving Common Problems – Part 3
Did you know that diesel fuel can decompose? Proper practices can prevent this from happening. Problem: Fuel Degradation What is fuel degradation? Fuel degradation is when the components of diesel fuel decompose into byproducts. Why is this a problem? After a...
Diesel Fuel Storage: Solving Common Problems – Part 2
Do you store diesel fuel at your facility? Read this article to make sure you're not inadvertently allowing water into your tanks. Problem: Water in storage container How does it get in? Water can enter your storage container as either liquid or gas....
Diesel Fuel Storage: Solving Common Problems – Part 1
Now that Spring is finally on the horizon, there are some steps you should be taking to maintain the stability of your diesel fuel. Problem: Seasonal Changes Why are seasonal issues a concern? When fuel is cooled below its cloud point temperature, solid wax particles...
Diesel Fuel Makes a Dangerous Solvent!
Don’t let a dirty job become a dangerous one. A number of municipalities have adopted the practice of using diesel fuel as a solvent for cleaning asphalt off both trucks and equipment. This is a risky practice that is in violation of DEC regulations. Due to diesel’s...
Fueling Emergency Generators: Tank Regulations for Emergency Generators in Suffolk County
As the winter storm season approaches, maintaining electric power is critical to maintaining business operations, whether you are a consulting practice or the fire department. Like it or not, having no electricity means you’re likely out of business until it returns....
Generator FAQs – What You Need to Know.
You’re part of a Fire District. You love your job. You love helping people when they are in distress. For you, there is no greater sense of pride than saving a life, a home or providing rescue assistance. You’ve been there for Superstorm Sandy and you’ve weathered...
Emergency Generators – Will Your Fire Company be Able to Respond this Winter?
With the two-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in our midst and memories of last year’s unrelenting winter fresh in our minds, Winter 2014 is fast approaching. Maintaining power in storms and other emergency situations is top-of-mind in most fire districts. As an...
10 Facts About Above Ground Storage Tanks
An above ground storage tank, or AST, is often the best solution for chemical storage. But just as with underground tanks, conformity with federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasure regulations is paramount. These...