| Main Title |
Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Lands. Education Moderates: An Environmental Treat. |
| Author |
Hillger, R. W. ;
Small., M. C. ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Publisher |
1992 |
| Year Published |
1992 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-92/160; |
| Stock Number |
PB92-179860 |
| Additional Subjects |
Land pollution abatement ;
Underground storage ;
Storage tanks ;
Leakage ;
Land management ;
Pollution regulations ;
American Indians ;
Environmental protection ;
Soil contamination ;
Environmental management ;
US EPA ;
Notification procedures ;
Remedial action ;
Reprints ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB92-179860 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
10p |
| Abstract |
The paper discusses many of the problems surrounding leaking underground storage tanks, the laws that govern them, and some ways in which they can be properly managed. Problems commonly encountered on Native American Lands such as UST abandonment, poor UST management practices, and lack of public awareness must be resolved if one is to have a safey and healthy environment. Recent studies indicate that the average age of an UST system on Native American lands is over 15 years, and that 90% of the identified tanks are bare steel and subject to corrosion and leaks. Nationally, over 25% of the 2 million USTs are leaking. Without question, these figures are most alarming. Since USTs will continue to be a part of one's daily life, it is encumbent upon UST owners and operators to take the necessary precautions to prevent releases. The number of future leaks can be reduced dramatically if proper management practices are adopted and owners and operators actively use leak detection. In addition, owners and operators of UST systems must keep up with the federal UST regulations, maintain and upgrade their systems properly, notify tribal authorities and EPA if there is a suspected leak or release, and assure financial responsibility for their USTs. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Winds of Change, Spring 1992, p62-71. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Lands. Education Moderates: An Environmental Treat. |
| Category Codes |
68 |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/14 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
217730800 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
