ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY
ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY
ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY
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<strong>ITALY</strong> - 19 Underground Storage Tanks<br />
C19.3.2.7. Any verified leaking UST or UST piping will be immediately removed from<br />
service. Any UST and piping suspected of leaking (e.g., leak detection equipment), will be<br />
verified for leakage to ensure there is not a false positive, or alternately, will immediately be<br />
removed from service. If the UST is still required, it will be repaired or replaced. If the UST is<br />
no longer required it will be removed from the ground. When a leaking UST is removed,<br />
exposed free product and/or obviously contaminated soil in the immediate vicinity of the tank<br />
will be appropriately removed and managed. Notification of the Italian Base Commander (see<br />
Chapter 1 for the process) shall follow the criteria established in Chapter 18, “Spill Prevention<br />
and Response Planning.” Additional action will be governed by DoDI 4715.8, “Environmental<br />
Remediation for DOD Activities Overseas,” and EUCOM Directive 80-2, “Environmental<br />
Executive Agent Remediation Policy.” Under extenuating circumstances (e.g., where the UST is<br />
located under a building), the UST will be cleaned and filled with an inert substance, and left in<br />
place.<br />
C19.3.2.8. When a UST has not been used for one year, or is determined to no longer be<br />
required, all of the product and sludges must be removed. Subsequently, the UST must be either<br />
cleaned and filled with an inert substance, or removed. UST wastes must be handled in<br />
accordance with Chapter 9, “Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants,” paragraph C9.3.4.<br />
C19.3.2.9. When the product stored in a UST is changed, the UST must be emptied and<br />
cleaned by removing all liquid and accumulated sludge.<br />
C19.3.2.10. When a UST system is temporarily closed, corrosion protection and leak<br />
detection systems (if the UST is not empty) must be operated and maintained. If a UST system<br />
is temporarily closed for ≥3 months, the following must be complied with:<br />
C19.3.2.10.1. Vent lines must be left open and functioning; and<br />
C19.3.2.10.2. All other lines, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment must be<br />
secured and capped.<br />
C19.3.3. UST Recordkeeping. Installations will maintain a tank system inventory to include<br />
tank system installation, repair, removal, replacement, or upgrade, and operation of corrosion<br />
protection equipment for the life of the tank.<br />
C19.3.4. Hazardous Material USTs<br />
C19.3.4.1. All hazardous material USTs and piping must meet the same design and<br />
construction standards as required for petroleum USTs and piping, and in addition must be<br />
provided with secondary containment for both tank and piping. Secondary containment can be<br />
met by using double-walled tanks and piping, liners, or vaults.<br />
C19.3.4.2. Leak Detection. The interstitial space (space between the primary and<br />
secondary containment) for tanks and piping must be monitored monthly for liquids or vapors.<br />
C19.3.4.3. Hazardous material USTs and piping that do not incorporate the criteria<br />
contained in subparagraph C19.3.4.1 shall be immediately removed from service and upgraded<br />
or replaced as necessary.<br />
September 2012 Italy FGS 19-4<br />
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