Decanting Guidance (PDF 1.3M)
To clarify how decanting procedures can be incorporated in an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan |
Contingency Plans |
December
2018 |
Aboveground Storage Tanks Used During an Emergency for Temporary Storage (PDF 1.8M)
Guidance document that addresses what is included in an oil discharge and contingency plan for an aboveground oil storage tank that is designated as part of a temporary storage system during an emergency. |
Aboveground Storage Tanks |
September
2018 |
Oil Spill Response Exercise Guidance: A Manual for Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Exercises (PDF 2.9M)
The Guidance is part of a dedicated effort to improve DEC’s Oil Spill Response Exercise Program to better serve the needs of regulated oil operators, response action contractors, state and federal agencies, and other exercise stakeholders, while improving oil spill response readiness within the State of Alaska. |
Spill Response |
April
2018 |
Tanks Listed in Plan (PDF 40K)
Clarifies the size of oil storage tanks that should be included in contingency plans and used in determining the oil storage capacity of a facility. Guidance No. OPC 92-6. |
Aboveground Storage Tanks |
April
1992 |
STAR Manual
The Spill Tactics for Alaska Responders (STAR) manual provides a standardized oil spill response tactics manual specific to the State of Alaska |
Spill Response |
March
2014 |
SCAT Manual
The Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) manual is a systematic method for surveying an affected shoreline after an oil spill |
Spill Response |
August
2013 |
Tundra Treatment Manual
The Tundra Treatment manual is used for treating oil and hazardous substance spills to tundra |
Spill Response |
December
2010 |
Home Heating Oil Tanks - A complete guide for property owners (PDF 715K)
This guide is provided to help you have a safe heating oil system and to prevent spills of heating oil into the environment |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
January
2003 |
Aboveground Storage Tank Operator Training Handbook (PDF 3.6M)
This handbook is designed for Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) operators and should be used as a guidebook as well as a reference manual |
Aboveground
Storage Tanks |
October
2016 |
Installation Brochure (PDF 192K)
Home Heating Oil tank installation guidelines for both aboveground and underground tanks |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
| Inspection Checklist (PDF 146K)Checklist for inspecting your home heating oil tank |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
| Aboveground Tank Inspection Brochure (PDF 849K)Guide for inspecting an aboveground heating oil tank, including photos of potential tank issues, signs of a spill, and what to do in case of a spill |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
| Underground Tank Inspection Brochure (PDF 1.13M)Guide for inspecting an underground heating oil tank, including photos of potential tank issues, inspection checklist, and what to do in case of a spill |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
| Underground Tank Closure Brochure (PDF 1.13M)Guide for taking an underground heating oil tank out of service, inclduing common questions and useful tips |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
| Tank Safety in Flood and Earthquake Areas (PDF 547K)Guide for choosing a fuel stand in both earthquake country and flood prone areas, as well as tips for preventing a spill during and earthquake or flood |
Home Heating
Oil Tanks |
March
2012 |
In Situ Burning Guidelines for Alaska (PDF 645K)
The Alaska in situ burning guidelines are used by State and Federal onscene coordinators to authorize an emergency in situ burn of oil |
Spill Response |
August
2008 |
Alaska Regional Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response Teams (PDF 598K)
Brochure providing a general overview of regional hazmat response teams in Alaska |
Spill Response |
May
2002 |
Alaska Incident Management System (AIMS) (PDF 2.25M)
Guide for Oil and Hazardous Substance Response cooperatively developed by industry, spill coops, Federal and State agencies |
Spill Response |
November
2002 |
Disposal of Polluted Soil
Link to the DEC Solid Waste Program which provides guidance on the procedures for gaining approval to dispose of different types of polluted soil at Class I, II or III landfills |
Spill Response |
September
2016 |
Secondary Containment Requirements At Tank Truck and Rail Car Loading and Unloading Areas (PDF 205K)
Guidance document designating locations and situations where secondary containment regulations are applicable to regulated oil industry operators |
Aboveground
Storage Tanks |
August
2004 |
Shop-fabricated Aboveground Oil Storage Tank Capacity Limit Guidance (PDF 1.7M)
This guidance provides clarification of the prevention measure requirements that apply to shop-fabricated aboveground oil storage tanks under 18 AAC 75.065 and 18 AAC 75.066 that were placed into service when the requirements went into effect, after December 30, 2008 |
Aboveground
Storage Tanks |
May
2017 |
Temporary and Seasonal Class 2 Facilities Guidance (PDF 168K)
This guidance applies to owners and operators of Class 2 facilities regulated under 18 AAC 75.835 to 18 AAC 75.849 and Prevention, Preparedness, and Response personnel engaged in reviewing Class 2 facility registration and notification forms |
Aboveground
Storage Tanks |
June
2017 |
Underground Storage Tank Procedures Manual (PDF 1.63M)
Requirements for Treatment of Contaminated Soil and Water, Remediation Technologies, Sampling Procedures, and Laboratory Data Submittals and Alaska Analytical Methods |
Underground
Storage Tanks |
March
2017 |
Operation and Maintenance Manual (PDF 1.2M)
Requirements, Recommendations, and Practical Advice for Owners and Operators |
Underground
Storage Tanks |
March
2000 |
EPA Publications related to Underground Storage Tanks
Link to a table of EPA publications regarding UST general information, Prevention, and Cleanup |
Underground
Storage Tanks |
Various
Dates |
| Underground Storage Tank Inspector Handbook (Part 1: PDF 1.12M) (Part 2: PDF 1.01M)The definitive handbook for third party inspectors |
Underground
Storage Tanks |
March
2002 |
| Leak Detection Recordkeeping Fact Sheet (PDF 105K)Title 18 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 78, Underground Storage Tanks, requires leak detection monitoring and recordkeeping in paragraphs 18 AAC 78.060, 78.065 and 78.070 |
Underground
Storage Tanks |
April
2014 |
| Plan Review Guidance Document (PDF 4.6M)Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan Application Package and Review Guidance Document |
Contingency
Plans |
December
2016 |
Skimmer System Derating for Contingency Planning: A Guide for Plan Holders (PDF 78K)
Outlines the process for a plan holder to request approval of a higher recovery rate for a skimming system |
Contingency
Plans |
December
2017 |
