Government Fleet, May 2019
1 Stay Compliant If you want to keep your fueling site open compliance is key That means making sure it meets all federal state and local regulations These can include Federal Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations under 40 CFR 280 Class A B C underground storage tank UST operator training State and local air quality regulations Fire codes State water board regulations Building and electrical codes These agencies are the policing agents for compliance and any deficiencies can result in site closings with disruptions to operations said Bradley Weatherly fuel program manager Montgomery County Md Oliver Cruz fuel operations program officer for the City of Long Beach Calif said the key steps to maintaining compliance are performing fuel site inspections repairs and testing at the appropriate intervals ensuring timely documented responses to fuel site issues and properly maintaining documents at each fuel site Why is compliance so important In addition to keeping your site in operation it helps you avoid potentially exorbitant fines The cost of enforcement for not maintaining your fuel station far exceeds the cost of maintaining a fuel station properly Cruz said ON SITE FUELING has numerous benefits including convenience potentially lower costs and control and availability in the event of an emergency or natural disaster But fueling station upkeep is more than just refilling storage tanks To make the most of your investment proper maintenance is critical While you cant anticipate every issue that might pop up here are five things every fleet should do to run a safe cost effective fueling site 14 GOVERNMENT FLEET COM MAY 2019
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