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Standard Practice for Performing a Liquid Test of Spill Prevention Equipment and Containment Sumps Used for Interstitial Monitoring of Piping by Visual Examination

Standard Practice for Performing a Liquid Test of Spill Prevention Equipment and Containment Sumps Used for Interstitial Monitoring of Piping by Visual Examination

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Periodic testing of spill prevention equipment and containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping is required by US EPA regulation § 40 CFR §280.35.  
5.2 The spill prevention equipment and containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping must be tested at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by using vacuum, pressure, or liquid testing according to § 40 CFR §280.35. Under this practice, an annual test is required.  
5.3 The phrase liquid tight is an ambiguous expression with the acceptable leak rate dependent upon the nature of the liquid and the purpose of the evaluated material. This practice defines liquid tight.  
5.3.1 There is no minimum containment capacity or leak rate criteria for spill prevention equipment or containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping.  
5.4 Spill prevention equipment and containment sumps are designed to contain a regulated substance that is released from the primary fuel path of a UST system including leaks that occur when the delivery hose is disconnected from the fill pipe, until the regulated substance is detected and removed. There is no established maximum leak rate, capacity requirement or holding time.  
5.5 Spill prevention equipment and containment sumps must be properly installed pursuant to § 40 CFR §280.20 in accordance with a code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Properly installed spill prevention equipment and containment sumps will perform as designed unless one or more components have become compromised. Indications of component compromise that could impact the capability of a sump to remain liquid tight are visually observable.  
5.6 This practice is used to perform a liquid test of sumps to determine if the sumps are liquid tight, capable of containing a regulated substance leaked from the primary fuel path of the UST...
SCOPE
1.1 Spill prevention equipment, and containment sumps are tested periodically to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by using vacuum, pressure, or liquid testing pursuant to United States of America federal regulations found in § 40 CFR 280.35.  
1.2 This practice provides a liquid test by visual examination conducted by a professional inspector to determine if the spill prevention equipment and containment sumps are liquid tight.  
1.3 The user is expected to have knowledge of UST installation procedures and UST operational, maintenance and testing requirements of § 40 CFR 280 et seq, related to the tasks performed.  
1.4 Section 6 provides the minimum qualifications and educational requirements of a professional inspector. The authority having jurisdiction may have additional certification requirements.  
1.5 This practice offers a set of instructions for performing one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Hazards known to this practice are identified in Sec...

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Dec-2019
ICS
75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
Technical Committee
E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
Drafting Committee
E50.01 - Storage Tanks
Current Stage
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E3225 − 20
Standard Practice for
Performing a Liquid Test of Spill Prevention Equipment and
Containment Sumps Used for Interstitial Monitoring of
1
Piping by Visual Examination
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3225; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 Spill prevention equipment, and containment sumps are
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tested periodically to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by
Hazards known to this practice are identified in Section 8.
using vacuum, pressure, or liquid testing pursuant to United
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
States of America federal regulations found in § 40 CFR
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
280.35.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 This practice provides a liquid test by visual examina-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion conducted by a professional inspector to determine if the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
spill prevention equipment and containment sumps are liquid
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tight.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The user is expected to have knowledge of UST
installation procedures and UST operational, maintenance and
2.1 United States of America Environmental Protection
testing requirements of § 40 CFR 280 et seq, related to the
2
Agency (EPA):
tasks performed.
§ 40 CFR §280 Technical standards and corrective action
1.4 Section 6 provides the minimum qualifications and
requirements for owners and operators of underground
educational requirements of a professional inspector. The
storage tanks (UST)
authority having jurisdiction may have additional certification
§ 40 CFR §280.20 Performance standards for new UST
requirements.
systems.
§ 40 CFR §280.35 Periodic testing of spill prevention
1.5 This practice offers a set of instructions for performing
equipment and containment sumps used for interstitial
one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace
monitoring of piping and periodic inspection of overfill
educationorexperienceandshouldbeusedinconjunctionwith
prevention equipment.
professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be
§ 40 CFR §280.36 Periodic operation and maintenance
applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not
walkthrough inspections
intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which
the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged,
2.2 United States of America Occupational Safety and
3
nor should this document be applied without consideration of
Health Administration (OSHA):
a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the
§ 29 CFR §1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emer-
title means only that the document has been approved through
gency response
the ASTM consensus process.
§ 29 CFR §1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
§ 29 CFR §1910.399 Class I locations
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
2.3 CERCLA:
standard.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980. §101(14)
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1 2
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on Environ- AvailablefromUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),William
mental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the direct Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460,
responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks. http://www.epa.gov.
3
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published March 2020. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 200
E3225–20 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210, http://www.osha.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

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E3225 − 20
3. Terminology 3.1.12 visual examination, n—the critical naked eye obser-
vation of a sump by a professional inspector to determine if the
3.1 Definitions:
sump is liquid ti
...

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Designation: E3225 − 20
Standard Practice for
Performing a Liquid Test of Spill Prevention Equipment and
Containment Sumps Used for Interstitial Monitoring of
1
Piping by Visual Examination
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3225; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 Spill prevention equipment, and containment sumps are
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tested periodically to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by
Hazards known to this practice are identified in Section 8.
using vacuum, pressure, or liquid testing pursuant to United
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
States of America federal regulations found in § 40 CFR
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
280.35.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 This practice provides a liquid test by visual examina-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion conducted by a professional inspector to determine if the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
spill prevention equipment and containment sumps are liquid
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tight.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The user is expected to have knowledge of UST
installation procedures and UST operational, maintenance and
2.1 United States of America Environmental Protection
testing requirements of § 40 CFR 280 et seq, related to the
2
Agency (EPA):
tasks performed.
§ 40 CFR §280 Technical standards and corrective action
1.4 Section 6 provides the minimum qualifications and
requirements for owners and operators of underground
educational requirements of a professional inspector. The
storage tanks (UST)
authority having jurisdiction may have additional certification
§ 40 CFR §280.20 Performance standards for new UST
requirements.
systems.
§ 40 CFR §280.35 Periodic testing of spill prevention
1.5 This practice offers a set of instructions for performing
equipment and containment sumps used for interstitial
one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace
monitoring of piping and periodic inspection of overfill
education or experience and should be used in conjunction with
prevention equipment.
professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be
§ 40 CFR §280.36 Periodic operation and maintenance
applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not
walkthrough inspections
intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which
the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged,
2.2 United States of America Occupational Safety and
3
nor should this document be applied without consideration of
Health Administration (OSHA):
a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the
§ 29 CFR §1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emer-
title means only that the document has been approved through
gency response
the ASTM consensus process.
§ 29 CFR §1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
§ 29 CFR §1910.399 Class I locations
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
2.3 CERCLA:
standard.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980. §101(14)
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1 2
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on Environ- Available from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), William
mental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the direct Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460,
responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks. http://www.epa.gov.
3
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published March 2020. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 200
E3225–20 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210, http://www.osha.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
E3225 − 20
3. Terminology 3.1.12 visual examination, n—the critical naked eye obser-
vation of a sump by a professional inspector to determine if the
3.1 Definitions:
sump is liquid tight.
3.1.1 compromised, adj—a loss of structural integrity or
diminished ability to perform as designed.
4. Summary of Practice
3.1.
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5.1 All liquid and debris in a containment sump should be removed and managed properly.  
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1.1 This practice describes a visual examination to determine if a containment sump has been compromised and to identify any compromised components.  
1.2 United States of America federal regulations found in 40 CFR 280 address inspection and testing of spill prevention equipment and containment sumps used for piping interstitial monitoring. The testing and inspection requirements include the following:  
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1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirements for the design, manufacturing, and deployment of bunker hose transfer assemblies for cryogenic service pertaining to bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vessels. The bunker hose transfer assemblies addressed by this practice are for connections between the LNG-fueled vessel bunker manifold presentation flange connections and the LNG supplier bunkering manifold presentation flange connections.  
1.2 Transfer assemblies are suitable for use in multiple maritime bunkering applications, including but not limited to facilities, vessels, trucks, and other LNG bunkering supply services. This practice will directly address the hose assembly, dry quick disconnect couplings (DQD), breakaway couplings, gaskets, insulating flange, strainers, and associated fittings.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM E2733-23(Guide)
Standard Guide for Investigation of the Source and Cause of Releases from Underground Storage Tank Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide may be used in the investigation of underground storage tank systems for equipment problems in a wide variety of applications. Use of this guide is voluntary. It is intended to assist users who want to investigate equipment failures, malfunctions, and other potential causes of suspected releases.  
4.2 The following groups of users may find the guide particularly helpful:  
4.2.1 Storage tank system designers and manufacturers;  
4.2.2 Storage tank installers, testers, and inspectors;  
4.2.3 Storage tank maintenance contractors;  
4.2.4 Storage tank removal contractors;  
4.2.5 Federal, state, tribal or local regulators, including departments of health, departments of environmental protection, and fire departments;  
4.2.6 Petroleum release remediation professionals;  
4.2.7 Insurance adjusters;  
4.2.8 Storage tank owners and operators;  
4.2.9 Consultants, auditors, and compliance assistance personnel.  
4.3 This guide is intended to assist in the development of protocols for determination of source and cause of a release and the investigation of a malfunction or failure of any component of a UST system and the implementation of said protocols. This guide outlines steps that may be necessary and include, but are not limited to initial evaluation of the UST system to determine if there has been a component failure preparation of samples of failed or compromised equipment for laboratory analysis; visual; and analytical evaluation of release indications; and documentation of the investigation. The guide provides a series of investigation options from which the user may design failure investigation protocols. The guide describes common investigation techniques in the order in which they might be employed in an investigation.  
4.4 A user may elect to utilize this guide for a number of reasons, which include, but are not limited to:  
4.4.1 To differentiate new releases from new discovery of old releases;  
4.4.2 To establish malfunction ...
SCOPE
1.1 Overview—This guide is an organized collection of information and series of options for industry, regulators, consultants and the public, intended to assist with the development of investigation protocols for underground storage tank facilities in the United States. While the guide does not recommend a specific course of action, it establishes an investigation framework, and it provides a series of techniques that may be employed to: identify equipment problems; in some cases collect and preserve failed equipment for forensic evaluation or laboratory analysis; identify the source of a release; and document the investigation. The guide includes information on methods of investigation, documentation, collecting and preserving samples; chain of custody; storage; shipping; working with equipment manufacturers; and notification of regulators and listing laboratories. The goal in using the guide is to identify the appropriate level of investigation and to gather and preserve information, in an organized manner, which could be used in the future to improve system design or performance. While this guide may act as a starting point for users with limited experience in failure investigation, the user is encouraged to consult with failure analysis experts for specific investigation procedures that may be needed for certain equipment and the investigation should be conducted by a qualified professional. As users develop their specific investigation protocols, they may find that the investigations can be streamlined for certain types of facilities.  
1.2 Limitations of This Guide:  
1.2.1 Given the variability of the different investigators that may wish to use this guide and the different types of facilities and failures that will be investigated, it is not possible to address all the relevant standards that might apply to a particular investigation. This guide uses generalized language and examples to guide the user. If it i...

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ASTM D6849-22(Practice)
Standard Practice for Storage and Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) in Sample Cylinders for LPG Test Methods

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 LPG samples can change composition during storage and use from preferential vaporization of lighter (lower molecular weight) hydrocarbon components, dissolved inert gases (N2, Ar, He, and so forth) and other dissolved gases/liquids (NH3, CO2, H2S, H2O, etc.). Careful selection of cylinder type, cylinder volume, and use of inert gas for pressurizing cylinders is required to ensure that composition changes are small enough to maintain the integrity of LPG when used as a QC reference material for various LPG test methods.  
5.2 Monitoring of ongoing precision and bias on QC materials using control chart techniques in accordance with Practice D6299 can be used to establish the need for calibration or maintenance.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers information for the storage and use of LPG samples in standard cylinders of the type used in sampling method, Practice D1265 and floating piston cylinders used in sampling method, Practice D3700.  
1.2 This practice is especially applicable when the LPG sample is used as a quality control (QC) reference material for LPG test methods, such as gas chromatography (GC) analysis (Test Method D2163) or vapor pressure (Test Method D6897) that use only a few mL per test, since relatively small portable Department of Transportation (DOT) cylinders (for example, 20 lb common barbecue cylinders, or common Mower/Forklift cylinders) can be used.  
1.2.1 Modification of the pressure relief (QCC1) valve on single access port cylinders may prohibit the collection or transport of cylinders outside of permitted facilities such as refineries, gas plants or pipeline stations. No modification is generally required for multi-port mower/forklift cylinders that have a separate access port for pressure relief and additional access ports for filling, liquid/vapor withdrawal or liquid level indication. Consult the Authority having Jurisdiction for detailed regional regulatory requirements for transport of LPG in pressurized cylinders.  
1.3 This practice can be applied to other test methods. However, test methods that require a large amount of sample per test (for example, manual vapor pressure Test Method D1267) will require QC volumes in excess of 1000 L if stored in standard DOT cylinders or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) vessels.  
1.3.1 Test methods for trace materials that may be sensitive to vessel surfaces (for example H2O, H2S/sulfur, or trace residues) could preferably use aluminum, stainless steel or internally coated vessels to minimize surface absorption/reaction or larger vessels to minimize surface/volume ratio.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM E2942-22(Guide)
Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations

SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.  
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation, transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to employ.  
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire protection codes.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM F1973-21(Specification)
Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings, for use in polyethylene (PE), in sizes through NPS 8, and Polyamide 11 (PA11), in sizes through NPS 6, gas distribution systems. The bend radius, steel pipe thread, steel flanges, and gas pressure containing factory welding shall meet the requirements prescribed. Temperature cycling test, tensile pull test, leak test, and constant tensile load joint test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings, for use in polyethylene (PE), in sizes through NPS 16, and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12), in sizes through NPS 6, gas distribution systems.  
1.2 The test methods described are not intended to be routine quality control tests.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 Throughout this specification footnotes are provided for informational purposes and shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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