DER-25 / Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) Inspection Handbook New York State Department of Environmental Conservation DEC Program Policy Issuing Authority: Eugene J. Leff Title: Deputy Commissioner, Office of Remediation & Materials Management Date Issued: April 20, 2011 Latest Date Revised: I. Summary This program policy provides guidance for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Environmental Remediation (DER) staff on conducting inspections at Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) facilities to determine compliance with New York State (NYS, State) statutes [Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 17, Title 10], PBS regulations [6 NYCRR Parts 612- 614] and the United States Environmental Protection Agency federal Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations [40 CFR Part 280]. The attached PBS Inspection Handbook addresses inspections for both underground and aboveground storage tank systems at PBS facilities. II. Policy It is the policy of DER to provide guidance and training to promote and achieve consistency and compliance with ECL Article 17, Title 10 and applicable federal and State regulations. III. Purpose and Background ECL Article 17, Title 10 sets standards and authorizes DEC to promulgate regulations. The PBS regulations have been in effect since December 27, 1985 (revised February 12, 1992). This guidance provides DER staff with consistent procedures for inspecting PBS facilities, as well as consistent interpretation and application of t
