Storage and Treatment of Hazardous Wastes in Tank Systems

by USEPA

Overview

Extensive coverage of tank systems for storing hazardous waste, including design and installation; secondary containment systems; release detection; controls for preventing spills; inspections; response to large leaks and spills; and procedures for tanks that contain or treat ingnitable, reactinve and incompatible wastes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815511380
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1987
Series:	Pollution Technology Review Series , #14
Pages:	446
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Executive SummaryIntroductionBackgroundThe Permitting ProcessWritten Assessment of Tank SystemsDesign and Installation of New Tank Systems or ComponentsInstallation of New Tank SystemsSecondary Containment Systems and Release DetectionVariances From Secondary ContainmentControls and Practices to Prevent Spills and OverfillsInspectionsResponse to Leaks or Spills and Disposition of Leaking or Unfit-for-Use Tank SystemsClosure and Post-Closure RequirementsProcedures For Tank Systems That Store or Treat Ignitable, Reactive, or Incompatible WastesAppendix A: Completeness ChecklistAppendix B: Paint Filter Liquids TestAppendix C: Synopsis of Pertinent EPA Guidance ManualsAppendix D: Technical Guidance DocumentsAppendix E: Tank-Specific DefinitionsAppendix F: Figure SourcesAppendix G: Compatibility Test For Wastes and Membrane LinersBibliography

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Extensive coverage of tank systems for storing hazardous waste.