Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of

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Storage Tanks under the Resource Conservation and Recovery

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Table of Contents

Noticeinside cover

Acknowledgement.inside cover

Section 1: Introduction

Background ii

Who Should Use These Protocols? .ii

U.S. EPA’s Public Policies that Support Environmental Auditing iii

How To Use the Protocols iv

The Relationship of Auditing to Environmental Management Systems.vi

Section II: Audit Protocol

Applicability.1

Review of Federal Legislation .1

State and Local Regulations.2

Key Compliance Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs).2

Key Compliance Requirements for Hazardous Waste Tanks8

Key Terms and Definitions: Underground Storage Tanks 10

Key Terms and Definitions: Hazardous Waste and Used Oil Tanks 17

Typical Records to Review. 23

Typical Physical Features to Inspect 23

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 24

Index for Checklist Users 27

Checklist . 29

Appendices

Appendix A: Financial Responsibility Requirements and Deadlines for Various Groups of

Underground Storage Tank Owners and OperatorsA1

Appendix B: Additional Underground Storage Tank Information. B1

Appendix C: Release Detection Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks and Underground

Piping.C1

Appendix D: Financial Test of Self-Insurance .D1

Appendix E: Schedule for Implementation of Air Emissions Standards E1

Appendix F: Used Oil Classifications F1

Appendix G: User Satisfaction Questionnaire and Comment Form. G