Bunkered Tank

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003827",
  "term": "Bunkered Tank",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A storage tank constructed or placed in the ground by cutting the earth and re-covering it such that the tank breaks the natural grade of the land, or an abovegrade tank covered with earth. A bunkered tank is considered to be an AST and must have secondary containment.\n\n2. Container constructed or placed in the ground by cutting the earth and re-covering the container in a manner that breaks the surrounding natural grade, or that lies above grade, and is covered with earth, sand, gravel, asphalt, or other material. A bunkered tank is considered an aboveground storage container for purposes of this part.",
  "subject": "Emergencies",
  "references": [
    "Oil Pollution Prevention Glossary",
    "40 CFR 112.2 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bunkered-tank/"
}