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TIP - 1 <br /> Appendix 7 <br /> Assessment Requirements for <br /> New Tanks holding RCRA wastes <br /> You have determinec that the tank/system you are concerned with is subject to <br /> regulation as a newtank/system accumulating only RCRA wastes. <br /> Assessment Stand rds: <br /> First Assessment: The first assessment of the tank/system integrity needs to <br /> occur prior to placing the tank/system into operation or by January 12, 1988 <br /> (whichever is later). <br /> Assessment effective term: Assessments are valid indefinately.a <br /> Assessment reewal: Not required. <br /> Assessment Conte ts: <br /> (1) Certification from an independent professional engineer. <br /> (2) An assessment of an existing tank/system must include the following <br /> information: <br /> Material of construction <br /> Material thickness and how the thickness was determined <br /> Description of the system piping (materials, diameters) <br /> Description of any internal and external pumps <br /> A sketp or drawing of the tank, including the dimensions <br /> Age of he tank <br /> Description and evaluation of leak detection equipment <br /> Description and evaluation of corrosion protection equipment <br /> Description and evaluation of spill control or overfill equipment <br /> Charac eristics of the wastes handled <br /> Description of any structural damage or inadequate installation or <br /> construction <br /> Results of leak test, internal inspection or other integrity testing (noting <br /> type of test performed) <br /> Estimat of service life of the tank <br /> Re ulatory Reference: <br /> California Code of Regulations, title 22, section 66265.192, subd. (k) <br /> This tank/system is eligible for a one-time three-year exemption from assessments if <br /> granted by a CUPA. <br /> a The language found in California Code of Regulations, title 22,section 66265.192,subd. (h)(1)that requires <br /> assessment of new tanks tha do not have secondary containment(that meets the standards in section 66265.193) <br /> every five years do not apply to tanks holding RCRA waste that is not exempt or RCRA wastes generated by RCRA <br /> Large Quantity Generators(generate more than 1000 kg. of RCRA waste in a month). <br />