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August 27, 2008

Underground tank rules could change

By JOURNAL STAFF

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Ecology is starting work on changing the state's rules for preventing leaks of gasoline and diesel fuel from underground storage tanks.

Most underground storage tanks are located at gas stations. Ecology proposes to require training for tank owners and operators, increase annual fees as specified by the 2007 state Legislature, improve the rule's readability, detail requirements for secondary containment systems, and include changes in standards for equipment, maintenance and inspections to reduce the potential for leaks and spills.


 
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