N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 570.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 570.6 - Permanent Closure of Out-of-Service LNG Storage Tanks

The holder of a permit for any LNG facility at which any LNG storage tank, or the entire facility, is to be permanently closed must submit plans to the Department at least thirty (30) days prior to permanent closure of the tank or facility. LNG storage tanks that are out of service for more than 12 months must be permanently closed. Permanent closure of an LNG storage tank shall comply with the container purging procedures of NFPA 59A and the following requirements:

(a) material removed from tanks must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable State and federal requirements;

(b) tanks must be protected from flotation in accordance with good engineering practices;

(c) all gauge openings or connecting lines must be capped, plugged or disconnected to prevent unauthorized use or tampering;

(d) aboveground storage tanks must be vented to the atmosphere and stenciled with the date of closure;

(e) underground storage tanks must be filled to capacity with a solid inert material or removed; and

(f) compliance with the requirements for permit relinquishment in section 621.11(d) of this Title.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 570.6

Adopted by New York State Register February 11, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 06, eff. 2/26/2015