EPA Finalizes In-Service Tank Inspection Rules EPA Finalizes In-Service Tank Inspection Rules Cathy Landry / Tuesday, January 19, 2021 0 1479 ILTA is extremely pleased to announce that the US Environmental Protection Agency today finalized its new rule expanding the use of in-service tank inspections. The final rule, published in the January 19 Federal Register and in effect immediately, allows operators of tanks regulated under the New Source Performance Standards of Subpart Kb to use the in-service inspection requirements of Subpart WW to conduct periodic inspections of internal floating roof rim seals. Read more
Biden’s Picks Indicate Ambitious Clean-Energy, Climate Agenda Biden’s Picks Indicate Ambitious Clean-Energy, Climate Agenda Cathy Landry / Thursday, January 14, 2021 0 2735 President-elect Joe Biden is making it clear that he intends to embark on an ambitious clean-energy and climate agenda, announcing a diverse and high-profile group of energy veterans to tackle the role. Read more
Georgia Senate Victories to Put Democrats in Unified Control Georgia Senate Victories to Put Democrats in Unified Control Andy Wright / Tuesday, January 12, 2021 0 1498 Following an election on November 3 that defied nearly every norm and many expectations, Democrats won unified control of the federal government after two January 6 U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia were called in their favor. Read more
ILTA Committees Provide Opportunity for Professional, Industry Growth ILTA Committees Provide Opportunity for Professional, Industry Growth Cathy Landry / Thursday, January 7, 2021 0 1251 Join us January 11-14 for our virtual EHSS meetings As we begin a new year, we hope employees of our terminal members take the opportunity for greater professional and personal growth by joining one of ILTA’s committees, subcommittees and working groups that serve as a cornerstone for advances in terminal industry safety, environmental compliance and security. Read more
What is a Tank Terminal? What is a Tank Terminal? Jay Cruz / Monday, January 4, 2021 0 3933 You likely have seen them as you drive down the highway, fly out of airports, or travel near ports. Those large, round, white metal tanks, usually found in clusters, are critical to our nation’s economy but few give them more than a passing glance. In this edition of the Think Tank, we wanted to talk with you about liquid terminals and why they are important to the economy. Read more