Section 173-360-315. Spill and overfill control requirements.  


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  • (1) Owners and operators shall ensure that releases due to spilling or overfilling do not occur. The owner and operator shall ensure that the volume available in the tank is greater than the volume of regulated substances to be transferred to the tank before the transfer is made and that the transfer operation is monitored constantly to prevent overfilling and spilling.
    Note:
    The transfer procedures described in National Fire Protection Association Publication 385 may be used to comply with paragraph (a) of this section. Further guidance on spill and overfill prevention appears in American Petroleum Institute Publication 1621, "Recommended Practice for Bulk Liquid Stock Control at Retail Outlets," and National Fire Protection Association Standard 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code."
    (2) The owner and operator shall report, investigate, and clean up any spills and overfills in accordance with WAC 173-360-375.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.76 RCW. WSR 90-24-017, § 173-360-315, filed 11/28/90, effective 12/29/90.]
Chapter 90.76 RCW. WSR 90-24-017, § 173-360-315, filed 11/28/90, effective 12/29/90.

Rules

173-360-375,