SECTION 334.122. Definitions for Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the words and terms used in this subchapter have the meanings prescribed in §334.2 of this title (relating to Definitions), unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(b) The following words and terms, as used in this subchapter only, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Aboveground storage tank--A nonvehicular device (including any associated piping) that is made of nonearthen materials; located on or above the surface of the ground, or on or above the surface of the floor of a structure below ground, such as a mineworking, basement, or vault; and designed to contain an accumulation of petroleum products.

(2) Associated piping--All underground pipes or aboveground pipes (including related valves, elbows, joints, flanges, connectors, and other fittings) which are directly associated with an AST storing petroleum products, which are located at the AST facility, and through which petroleum products flow or in which petroleum products are contained or stored.

(3) Bulk facility--A facility, including pipeline terminals, refinery terminals, rail and barge terminals, and associated underground and ASTs, connected or separate, from which petroleum products are withdrawn from bulk and delivered into a cargo tank or barge used to transport those products.

(4) Electric generating facility--A plant or facility where on-site equipment is used to generate electrical power on a continuous or regular basis. This term does not include emergency generators, as defined in §334.2 of this title.

(5) Nonearthen materials--Man-made materials designed to provide structural support and containment, such as concrete, steel, or plastic.

(6) Nonvehicular device--A fixed, stationary, or moveable storage vessel which is not affixed or mounted to any self-propelled, towable, or pushable vehicle (e.g., wagon, truck, trailer, railcar, aircraft, boat, or barge).

Source Note: The provisions of this §344.122 adopted to be effective June 25, 1990, 15 TexReg 3424; amended to be effective November 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 11442.