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What are the rules governing storage tanks?
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Federal Rules: 40 CFR Parts 280 and 281
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State Rules: Chapters 62-761/762, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
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County Rules: Section 24-45 Miami-Dade County Environmental Protection Ordinance.
What are the requirements of the storage tank rules?
A few general requirements of the storage tank rules are:
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plans must be submitted to and approved by DERM before a storage tank(s), regardless of size, is installed, removed, modified or repaired
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state registration and county operating permits must be maintained
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tanks and piping must be monitored by a leak detection system
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tanks and piping must be constructed of the proper corrosion resistant materials
There are many other requirements which are included in the local, state, and federal storage tank rules. Most tanks which store fuels or hazardous materials are subject to these rules, although some are exempt because of tank size, type of material stored, or type of facility. If you have specific questions about storage tank rules and requirements, contact a representative from DERM’s Storage Tank Section.
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What rules govern contamination from leaking storage tanks?
Chapter 62-770 is the Petroleum Contamination Site Cleanup Criteria Rule. If you need information regarding the cleanup of contamination from leaking storage tanks, use this link to the Pollution Remediation Section, or contact them by phone at (305)372-6700.
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What requirements must be met in order to install, remove or modify a storage tank ?
You must submit plans to DERM, pay the appropriate review fee, and receive approval prior to installing, modifying or repairing any underground or aboveground storage facility. The required plans must be processed through the DERM Plan Review Section located at the Permit and Inspection Center located at 11801 SW 26 Street. Miami, Fl. You can contact the DERM Plan Review Section by calling (786) 315-2800.
Removal of storage tanks requires the submittal of the Storage tank System Removal Application and Guidelines form found on this website. This form can be mailed or faxed to the Storage Tank Section of DERM. The mailing address is 701 NW 1st Court, Suite 700, Miami Fl 33136 or fax to (305)372-6410 . For more information, contact the Storage Tank Section at (305) 372-6600.
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What will the inspector need to see during a routine DERM storage tank inspection?
Regulated facilities are usually inspected once per year, sometimes more often. Some of the basic items that the DERM inspector will be looking for during the inspection are:
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Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) registration placard
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inventory records for the fuel received, stored and sold, including periodic reconciliation of these records
records of monitoring system checks
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copy of the documentation of financial responsibility for third party liability and cleanup costs for potential leaks from the storage tank system
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keys to monitoring wells, which are required to be locked at all times
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keys to access fuel dispensers sumps
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records of storage tank system tests and repairs
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What can you do to be prepared for a storage tank inspection?
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have all required paperwork on-site and up to date
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have the correct keys on site to access the storage tank system components
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make sure that all locks and water-tight caps on monitoring wells are in good working condition
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check the dispenser liners and pump sumps often and make sure that any accumulated water is properly disposed
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make sure the entire system is in good working condition
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be familiar with the conditions outlined in your annual operating permit
At the end of the inspection, the operator on site will be given a copy of the compliance inspection, and other forms as necessary, to notify the operator of items that are out of compliance. The forms will specify the noncompliance items and give a timeframe in which they must be repaired or corrected.
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