Underground Storage Tank System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029061",
  "term": "Underground Storage Tank System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10 percent of its combined volume underground. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA has established regulatory programs to prevent, detect, and clean up releases from USTs containing petroleum or hazardous substances.\n\n2. Underground storage tank, connected underground piping, underground ancillary equipment, and containment system, if any.",
  "abbreviation": "UST",
  "synonyms": [
    "UST System"
  ],
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "RCRA Glossary of Terms",
    "40 CFR 280.12 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/underground-storage-tank-system/"
}