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Senate committee approves substitute to loosen inspections for small above‑ground storage tanks
Summary
A committee approved a substitute to amend the Above Ground Storage Tank Act to exempt certain small tanks from periodic third‑party inspection, shifting them to self‑inspection and annual reporting; DEP and industry witnesses gave contrasting views on risks to drinking water.
The Senate committee agreed to a committee substitute for Senate Bill 592 that would change inspection and evaluation requirements under West Virginia's Above Ground Storage Tank Act, Chapter 22, Article 30, for certain small tanks.
The substitute would add a new exemption for devices having a capacity of 210 barrels or less located within the boundaries of a permit and not in a defined zone of critical concern, rework definitions of "release" and "leak," reduce third‑party inspection frequency and allow self‑inspection and self‑certification reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at least once a year.
Senator from Marion explained the committee substitute and moved that it be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee agreed by voice vote; the chair declared the ayes prevailed and the substitute will be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation for passage.
Scott Mandarola, deputy cabinet secretary for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, told the panel…
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