Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)
Facilities that have cumulative aboveground storage capacities of petroleum products at or exceeding 1,320 gallons or store petroleum products in a tank in an underground area (TIUGA) are subject to the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA). Facilities that are subject to APSA must prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan in accordance with the oil pollution prevention guidelines in the Federal Code of Regulations (40 CFR 112).
The purpose of the APSA program is to protect public health and the environment from potential contamination or adverse effects associated with unintentional releases from the aboveground storage of petroleum-based hazardous materials and wastes.
Effective July 1, 2018, Tanks In An Underground Area (TIUGA) are now subject to APSA. Aboveground storage tanks with the capacity to store 55 gallons or more of petroleum located in underground areas may be regulated under APSA if certain conditions are met. Learn more about TIUGAs.
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Type | Name | Category | Actions |
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Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Statement | Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) | ||
APSA Compliance Made Easy | Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) | ||
Spill Prev. Ctrl. &Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Reqmnt | Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) | ||
SPCC Plan Consultants | Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) |