Chapter 170: Degassing of Petroleum Storage Tanks, Marine Vessels, and Transport Vessels

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Chapter 170: Degassing of Petroleum Storage Tanks, Marine Vessels, and Transport Vessels

Tanks and vessels that contain petroleum products must be emptied of product, and the vapors in the tank or vessel evacuated (degassed), before performing internal cleaning, inspections, maintenance, or repair work. The purpose of this regulation is to minimize emissions from the degassing of certain petroleum storage tanks, marine vessels, and transport vessels and to ensure that these operations do not negatively impact air quality or public health. The standards and requirements proposed are based on, and consistent with, control requirements in other jurisdictions.

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