number of tests required and required location for
tests.
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For every [7.5] [_____] m [25] [_____] linear feet of product delivery
piping, [for every change in direction,] [and at every mechanical joint]
take [one] [______] soil sample and analyze for TPH, BTEX, and TCLP.
Sampling and analysis of soil materials shall conform to standards
specified above in the paragraph entitled "Testing Under Tank After Removal
of Tank."
3.20
WATER DISPOSAL
Dewatering will be permitted only with approval of
Contracting Officer.
Water generated during removal of tanks and piping
shall be stored and
tested. If contaminated, transport and dispose of
water in [an EPA
approved disposal site in compliance with Federal,
State, and local
requirements] [accordance with Federal, State, and
local requirements].
Non-contaminated water may be disposed of on-site.
3.21
SECURING TANK SYSTEM
a.
API RP 1604. Remove stored product from the tank using one of the
following methods:
(1)
Drain product lines into the tanks.
(2) Remove liquids and sludge from tanks. Hydrocarbon products,
sludge, and wastewater recovered from the tanks shall be the
property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of in [an EPA
approved site in compliance with Federal, State, and local
requirements] [accordance with applicable Federal, State, and
local requirements].
(3)
Remove flammable or combustible liquids.
b.
Cap the fill pipe, gage pipe, tank vapor recovery fitting, and
vapor return.
c.
Cap the product piping at the service station island, at
associated buildings, or where indicated if pumps are removed; [or
leave pumps connected and locked].
d.
Disconnect electric power to the pumps.
e.
Leave vent piping open.
3.22
REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND TANKS [ANCHORS,] [SLABS,] AND ASSOCIATED PIPING
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NOTE: Notification of tank closure procedures may
vary by State. Consult and abide by closure
procedures for the appropriate State.
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3.22.1
Preparation
API RP 1604. Remove the fill pipe, gage pipe, vapor recovery truck
connection, submersible pumps, and drop tube. Cap or remove non-product
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