EPA OUST (Office of Underground Storage Tanks) Publications

The following, SIR related, EPA OUST documents are stored in Adobe Acrobat&REG PDF (Portable Document Format) format . These documents have a "PDF" file extension. You need the Acrobat&REG Reader (version 3.0 or later), available at no charge on Adobe's web site, to view and print any of these files.

• Doing Inventory Control Right for Underground Storage Tanks (EPA 510-B-93-004, November 1993)
  This 17-page booklet describes inventory control methods that can be used to help owners and operators of underground storage tank (UST) systems meet federal regulatory leak detection requirements. The booklet provides a step-by-step process for inventory control that is clear and easy to follow.
  
  
• EPA Publications About UST Requirements
  This list, updated for 1999, is also known as "PUBLIST.99". This two-page flyer lists publications and videos available through the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) at http://www.epa.gov/ncepihom/.
  
  
• Getting The Most Out Of Your Automatic Tank Gauging System (EPA-510-F-98-011, March 1998)
  Tri-fold leaflet provides UST owners and operators with a basic checklist they can use to make sure their automatic tank gauging systems work effectively. As a compliance assistance tool, the leaflet focuses on what actions the UST owner and operator must take to comply with leak detection requirements and prevent significant cleanup problems.
  
  
• Introduction to Statistical Inventory Reconciliation: For Underground Storage Tanks (EPA 510-B-95-009, September 1995)
  This 12-page booklet provides basic information on this leak detection method.
  
  
• Leak Detection Fact Sheet #1 (EPA-510-F-98-012, March 1998)
  This two-page fact sheet identifies which UST systems installed before December 22, 1998 need to have monthly monitoring leak detection by December 23, 1998.
  
  
• Manual Tank Gauging for Small Underground Storage Tanks (EPA 510-B-93-005, November 1993)
  This 12-page booklet explains the Federal and state laws require that underground storage tanks (USTs) to be equipped with leak detection systems. Although much attention has been focused on large USTs, it is important that leaks from smaller tanks (generally less than 2,000 gallons of capacity) also have leak detection systems. This booklet provides simple, easy to follow, step-by-step directions for the correct way to conduct manual tank gauging for these smaller tanks.
  
  
• Musts for USTs: A Summary of the Federal Regulations for Underground Storage Tank Systems (EPA 510-K-95-002)
  This 40-page booklet summarizes Federal UST requirements for installation, release detection, spill, overfill, and corrosion protection, corrective action, closure, reporting and recordkeeping.
  
  
• Ordering Information on Underground Storage Tanks (EPA 510-F-98-016, August 1998)
  This 4-fold leaflet describes free UST informational leaflets and booklets, as well as several videos available for a fee.
  
  
• Straight Talk On Tanks: Leak Detection Methods for Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks and Piping (EPA 510-B-97-007, September 1997)
  This 28-page booklet, which has been newly updated, provides easy-to-understand descriptions of several leak detection methods for tanks and piping, as well as explanations of the regulatory requirements for leak detection. Leak detection methods include: secondary containment with interstitial monitoring, automatic tank gauging, vapor monitoring, groundwater monitoring, statistical inventory control, tank tightness testing with inventory control, and manual tank gauging.
  
  
• Underground Storage Tank Program: Regional and State Contacts (EPA 510-F-98-014, April 1998)
  An eight-page brochure that lists Regional and State UST/LUST program addresses, phone numbers, and web site addresses.
  
  
• Underground Storage Tanks: Requirements and Options (EPA 510-F-97-005, June 1997)
  A leaflet directed to nonmarketers of petroleum that provides you with a quick overview of your responsibilities and choices for complying with Federal UST regulations. The leaflet also provides a selected list of relevant publications and other sources of information about USTs.