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Petroleum Bulk Storage Facilities

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On June 23, 1998, a new Petroleum Bulk Storage Code went into effect in Westchester County. The Department of Health received delegation of authority from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to implement and enforce this code.

Under the Petroleum Bulk Storage Code, the Department of Health is responsible for registering, monitoring, testing, and, where necessary, requiring remediation of code violations for all petroleum bulk storage tanks in Westchester County once the aggregate amount exceeds 1,100 gallons within a property. Violations of the code can result in fines of up to $1,000 per day.

There are over 3,000 facilities in the county which own and operate petroleum bulk storage tanks and approximately 7,500 tanks fall under code. Tanks affected by the code are found mainly in commercial facilities, gas stations, and in some instances, large apartment buildings.

A three month moratorium on code enforcement activities was held, during which the Department of Health conducted educational activities directed at those affected by the code. The Department of Health conducted training seminars for owners and operators of petroleum bulk storage tanks in northern, southern and central tiers of the County. A direct mailing campaign was also launched to inform all regulated facilities about the requirements of the law.

For more information, call (914) 813-5161.

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