Section 18.78.050. Compatibility.

	(a)  A UST must be made of or lined with material that is compatible with the petroleum stored in the system. An owner or operator storing alcohol blends may use the following codes to comply with the requirements of this subsection:  
		(1) the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1626, Storing and Handling Ethanol and Gasoline-Ethanol Blends at Distribution Terminals and Service Stations, 2nd Edition August 2010, Errata February 2011, the provisions of which are adopted by reference; or  
		(2) the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1627, Storage and Handling of Gasoline-Methanol/Cosolvent Blends at Distribution Terminals and Service Stations, August 1986, reaffirmed January 18, 2000, the provisions of which are adopted by reference.  
	(b)  The department will, in its discretion, approve a standard or code other than those specified in (a) of this section if the department finds it to be no less protective of human health, safety, and the environment than the standards specified.  
	(c)  For purposes of this section, "compatible" means that the UST, and any UST lining, is designed to prevent the release or threatened release of the stored substance.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.03.365

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 78.010

Authority

AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.365 Editor's note: The publications adopted by reference in 18 AAC 78.050 are available for review at the department's Anchorage office, or a copy may be obtained from the appropriate publisher at the address listed in the editor's note at 18 AAC 78.025.

History

Eff. 3/25/91, Register 118; am 11/3/95, Register 136; am 1/30/2003, Register 165; am 7/25/2012, Register 203

References

18.78.050;18.78.025