Oil Pollution Prevention Standards Update
The Public Comment period for this regulation is closed.
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation proposes to change regulations on prevention requirements for regulated aboveground oil storage tanks. The ADEC proposes to adopt regulation changes at 18 AAC 75.065 and 18 AAC 75.066 to update references to incorporate current industry standards for the installation, operation, and maintenance of aboveground oil storage tanks.
The update to oil pollution prevention standards for tank operations and maintenance will go into effect November 18, 2021
The update to oil pollution prevention standards for design, installation, and construction will go into effect May 17, 2022
Documents and Links
- Filed Regulations
- Public Notice of Proposed Changes (January 26, 2021)
- Proposed Amendments
- Response to Comments
- Frequently Asked Questions (Updated January 26, 2021)
- Shop-fabricated Aboveground Storage Tank Capacity Limit Guidance Because the regulation changes were adopted, this guidance document is rescinded.
Public Comments
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