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TIP - 1 <br /> Appendix 2 <br /> Assessment Requirements for <br /> Existing Tanks holding non-RCRA wastes <br /> You have determined that the tank/system you are concerned with is subject to <br /> regulation as an existing tank/system accumulating only non-RCRA wastes. These <br /> standards are the standards applicable to aboveground used oil and used antifreeze <br /> tanks. <br /> Assessment Standards: <br /> First Assessment: The first assessment of the tank/system integrity needs to <br /> occur prior o placing the tank/system into operation or by January 24, 1998 <br /> (whichever is later). <br /> Assessment c ffective term: Assessments are valid for one year. <br /> Assessment renewal: Not required if the tank/system has secondary containment <br /> that meets tandards. If containment is not in place, or found not to meet <br /> standards, he assessment must be renewed annually. <br /> Assessment Con 'ents: <br /> (1) Certification from an independent professional engineer. <br /> (2) An assessment of a existing tank/system must include the following information.. <br /> Mate ial of construction <br /> Mate ial thickness and how the thickness was determined <br /> Desc iption of the system piping (materials, diameters) <br /> Desc iption of any internal and external pumps <br /> A sketch or drawing of the tank, including the dimensions <br /> Age of the tank <br /> Desc iption and evaluation of leak detection equipment <br /> Desc iption and evaluation of corrosion protection equipment <br /> Desc iption and evaluation of spill control or overfill equipment <br /> Characteristics of the wastes handled <br /> Desc iption of any structural damage or inadequate installation or <br /> c nstruction <br /> Results of leak test, internal inspection or other integrity testing (noting <br /> type of test performed) <br /> Estimate of service life of the tank <br /> Regulatory Reference: <br /> California Code of Regulations, title 22, section 66265.191, subd. (e)(1) <br /> This tank/system is eligible for a one-time three-year exemption from assessments if <br /> granted by a CUPA. <br />