The UPSS Regulation applies to all underground petroleum storage systems in NSW, which are defined as storage systems that include: one or more tank(s) which are completely or partially buried in the ground which contain, or are intended to contain, petroleum any piping to, from or associated with the tanks to the inlet port of […]
UNWANTED UPSS: TANK REMOVAL, DECOMMISSIONING OR ABANDONMENT?
Removal of the tank is the preferred option for dealing with disused or unwanted UPSS as it allows for a more thorough investigation and assessment of any contamination remaining at the site. Tank removal and remediation of any residual contamination decreases environmental and OH&S risks at UPSS sites, which reduces the liability of the person […]
TANK REMOVAL – INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE
The following Australian Standards are to be considered when decommissioning, abandoning or removing tanks: AS1940–2004: Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids (AS 2004) AS4976–2008: Removal and disposal of underground petroleum storage tank (AS 2008). These standards identify industry best practice procedures and OH&S considerations when a tank is decommissioned, abandoned or removed. In […]
DECOMMISSIONING UPSS: SITE VALIDATION AND RECORD KEEPING
The person responsible for a UPSS at the time of decommissioning must ensure that the site is investigated for contamination and a validation report prepared for the storage site in accordance with the requirements of clause 15 of the UPSS Regulation. The validation report should be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person, such […]
DECOMMISSIONING UPSS
Under the UPSS Regulation, ‘decommission’ means to permanently abandon the use of a system or render it permanently unusable. It is industry best practice to remove UPSS that are no longer required. Where two years have elapsed since fuel was put in or taken from a tank, it must be abandoned (after removing the fuel) […]
