PURPOSE: This rule is designed to prevent releases during routine filling of the underground storage tank with product.

Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office of the Secretary of State or at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any interested person at a cost established by state law. (1) Owners and operators must ensure that releases due to spilling or overfilling do not occur. The owner and operator must ensure that the volume available in the tank is greater than the volume of product to be transferred to the tank before the transfer is made and that the transfer operation is monitored constantly to prevent overfilling and spilling.

1. (2) The owner and operator must report, investigate and cleanup any spills and overfills in accordance with 10 CSR 20-10.053.

2. (3) Guidance on spill and overfill prevention appears in the—

   1. (A) American Petroleum Institute Publication 1621, Recommended Practice for Bulk Liquid Stock Control at Retail Outlets; and
   2. (B) National Fire Protection Association Standard 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

AUTHORITY: sections 319.105, RSMo Supp. 1989 and 644.041, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed April 2, 1990, effective Sept. 28, 1990. *Original authority: 319.105, RSMo 1989 and 644.041, RSMo 1972, amended 1973.