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Bureau of Storage Tank Regulation
Technical Guides and Program Policy Letters

The following list of Program Letters and informational documents reflect Code Interpretations, References and Program Policy issued by the Department relating to the UST/AST program.

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Issue

Date


Biofuel - Ethanol & Biodiesel related references
Ethanol Storage / Dispensing System Conversion Policy Sep 2005 Policy Letter
Preparing For Ethanol Blended Motor Fuel Aug 2005 Brochure (print 2 sided)
Ethanol Motor Fuel Storage Overview July 2005 Program Letter
Ethanol Blending Comm 48 Code Interpretation April 2005 Interpretation
Ethanol Dispenser Labeling Mar 2004 Interpretation
Historical Storage Tank Ethanol Compatibility May 2007 Reference
Pipe, Fitting & Sump Alternative Fuel Compatibility May 2007 Reference
Ethanol Compatibility of Submersible Pumps Jan 2007 Program Letter
Wisconsin Guide to Building Biofuel Facilities April 2007 OEI Publication



Plan submittal and Review
Installation and Plan Review Policy Aug 28,1998 Policy Letter
Plan Review Material & Component Listing Oct 1998 Program Letter
Plan Review Requirements for Installation or Upgrade July 1997 Program Letter - Revised
Installation Inspection Guidelines Feb 6,1997 Regulatory Guide
     
Used/ Waste Oil
Refer to Code Compendium
     
Marina/ Watercraft / Aircraft Fueling
Aircraft Fueling From AST Nov 11, 1997 Program Letter
Marine Fuel Dispensing Systems Located on Docks May 16, 1997 Program Letter
Marina POS Fuel Dispensing - Addendum to Marina Fuel Disp. Aug 2000 Program Letter
     
Tightness/ Leak Monitoring andTesting
Tightness Testing of Seasonal Use Tanks Nov 11, 1997 Program Letter
Pipe, Pipe Trench and Sump Sensors (revised) March 1998 Program Letter
Tank Tightness Testing Questions Answered Nov 1997 Program Letter
Pre-operational System Integrity Test Apr 2006 Policy Letter



 Corrosion Protection  
Required Information for Cathodic Protection Application Mar 1998 Program Letter - Revised
Installation of Corrosion Protection Anode Drill Holes Mar 1998 Program Letter
Cathodic Protection Installation,. . . . Maintenance Credentials Update Aug 2002 Program Letter - Revised



Spill and Overfill Prevention
Aboveground Storage Tank Anti-Siphon Valves April 1998 Program Letter
Overfill Protection Requirements for Secondary Containment Tanks Sep 2002 Program Letter
Comm 10.505 Overfill prevention alarm & shut-off requirement Dec 2009 Official Code Interpretation
Comm 10.505(2) Overfill for USTs without tight-connect March 2010 Official Code Interpretation



Dispenser/ Dispenser Island /Vehicle Fueling
Satellite/Remote Vehicle Fuel Dispensers Mar 29, 1996 Program Letter
Fueling Fleet Vehicles From Portable Tanks Nov 1998 Program Letter
Display of Merchandise in Dispensing Area April 2004 Program Letter
Regulatory Requirements For Key, . . . . Operated Dispensing Update Oct 2002 Program Letter
     
Piping/ Stage II Vapor Recovery
Conventional Suction Pipe With An AST Nov 10, 1997 Program Letter
Stage II Vapor Recovery Dispenser Connection Jan 21, 1997 Program Letter
Required Information for Stage II Vapor Recovery Application Aug 1992 Program Letter
Comm 10 /NFPA 30A Dispenser setback Dec 2002 Program Letter
Swing Joints, Flex Connectors and Corrosion Protection Issues Feb 2002 Program Letter
Aboveground Storage Tank Vent Installation Requirements Overview Rev Jun 2011 Guide
Flex Connector Installation Feb 2012 Program Letter
     
General Storage Tank / System   
Comm 10 Code Compendium (This document is updated periodically) Periodic Updates
Code Information
StorageTank Closure Assessment Guide  (a.k.a. TSSA Guideline) Jan 2012 Closure Assessment Guidance ERS-10874
Farm Tanks May 2009 Brochure
Classification of USTs on Residential Property July 1997 Informational Memo - Revised
Abandon Underground Storage Tank (UST) Policy April 1997 Informational Letter - Reissue
Temporary Tanks at Upgrade Sites Jul 22,1997 Informational Memo
Designation of Snowmobiles, ATVs, & Trains as Motor Vehicles Sept 1998 Program Letter - Revised
Fuel Storage and Dispensing at Construction Sites May 21,1997 Program Letter
Retail /Non Retail Designation and Inspection Responsibilities Jun 9,1997 Program Letter
Abandon vs. Seldom Used Tanks Sep 13,1996 Program Letter
Tank Penetration Below Product Level Sep 13,1996 Program Letter
Upgrade by Use May 1997 Flow Chart - Graphic
Underground Storage Tank Lining Feb 1998 Program Letter - reissue
UST/AST Setback Requirements Sep 9,1992 Regulatory Guide - Table
O/O Compliance Guidelines for Fed Reg USTs Sep 1998 Regulatory Guide Book - Rev
Remediation Buildings Feb 1998 Program Letter - Reissue
Temporary-Out-of-Service UST Systems May 1998 Program Letter
Setback Location for Transfer Connections Feb 2001 Program Letter
Summary Installation Requirements for Used Oil Heating Tank Revised Dec 2006 Program Letter
Characteristic of Regulated Flammable or Combustible Liquids Oct 1998 Program Letter
Establishing Setback Alternatives at Bulk Plant Facilities Oct 2000 Program Letter
Fuel Tanks Supplying Stationary Combustion Engines Sep 2004 Program Letter
Storage Tank Guide For Real Estate Agents for 1 or 2 Family Dwellings Nov 2000 Program Letter - Revised
Containers for Storage and Transportation of Motor Fuels Sept 2001 Program Letter
Material Approval Expiration Policy May 2002 Program Letter
Summary of Major Phase I Code Revision Changes July 2002 Program Letter
Water In Tank Top and Dispenser Sumps Jan 2007 Program Letter
What Wisconsin Tank Owners Need To Know About the Revised Comm 10 Rev Apr 2009 Informational reference
Comm 10 Revision - Key Motor Vehicle Fueling Requirements April 2009 11 X 17 Outreach Guide
Overview of Wisconsin Storage Tank Regulations (DIY) July 2010 Informational
Setback Guide (Tank / Dispenser) July 2010 Informational Reference
Technical Requirements for Aboveground Tanks Storing Class IIIB Liquids (notused oil) Rev Feb 2011 Program Letter
Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide Feb 2011 EPA Guide



Presentations
WPMCA Comm 10 Revision Overview for Owner and Operators Fall  2009 PowerPoint in pdf Format
WFIA Fall 2009 Tank Inspector Workshop Nov 3, 2009 PowerPoint in pdf Format
Cooperative Compliance Program Comm 10 Training Summer/Fall 2009 PowerPoint in pdf Format
Corrosion In ULSD Underground Storage Systems (Presented by API & STI at NCWM Technical Session) July 13, 2010 PowerPoint in pdf Format
2010 WPMCA Workshop Storage Tank Presentation (Not WDNR or Operator Training Presentations) October 2010 PowerPoint in pdf Format
2010 WPMCA Workshop Operator Training Presentation (Not WDNR or Storage Tank Presentations) October 2010 PowerPoint in pdf Format