30 Tex. Admin. Code § 106.477 - Anhydrous Ammonia Storage
Anhydrous ammonia storage tanks and distribution facilities that meet the following conditions are permitted by rule.
(1) All valves, connectors, and hoses,
associated with permanent storage tanks and any nurse tanks stored on-site,
shall be properly maintained in leak-proof condition at all times.
(2) The capacity of each permanent storage
tank is 30,000 gallons or less.
(3)
When transferring ammonia, all vapors shall be vented back to the host tank and
never to the atmosphere.
(4) When
relieving pressure from hoses associated with permanent storage tanks and any
nurse tanks, all vapors shall be bled into an adequate volume of water and
never to the atmosphere.
(5) Each
permanent storage tank and any nurse tanks stored on-site are equipped to
prevent unauthorized operation.
(6)
Before construction begins, written site approval must be received from the
regional director and the owner or operator shall file with the commission's
Office of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration in Austin a completed Form
PI-7 and supporting documentation demonstrating that all of the requirements of
this section will be met.
(7) Each
permanent storage tank is located at least 1/4 mile from any recreational area
or residence or other structure not occupied or used solely by the owner of the
property upon which the facility is located.
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